Supplier Quality Engineer — Travel‑Heavy, Aerospace Audits

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Tempe, AZ is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role emphasizes applying quality engineering principles to resolve supplier issues and drive improvements while supporting operations and business objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2–4 years of supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Typically 2 to 4 years of experience in Supplier Quality or related fields.
• Aerospace experience preferred but not required.
• Familiar with PFMEA, AS9102 FAIRs, control plans.
• Experience with measurement techniques, GD&T, and measurement systems analysis.
• Experience conducting RCCA processes (8D, Fishbone, 5 whys).
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 and auditing practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional project management skills.
• Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance by evaluating metrics and driving improvements.
• Lead investigations of supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers on new product introductions and changes.
• Analyze supplier quality data to identify risks and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Supplier quality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related

Tools

PFMEA

AS9102 FAIRs

Control plans

RCCA (8D, 5 Whys)

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Tempe, AZ is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role emphasizes applying quality engineering principles to resolve supplier issues and drive improvements while supporting operations and business objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2–4 years of supplier