Lead Quality Engineer

## Lead Quality Engineer Apply locations:
US-MA-Tewksbury (TCG) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR12832
** Lead Quality Engineer
** The Lead Quality Engineer based at our Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Tewksbury, MA site, will be responsible for leading customer facing Program Quality Engineering, Quality Contract Reviews, Supplier Quality and Inspection release/Customer Source Inspection activities as required. The candidate will drive continual improvement and development of the sites’ Quality Management System in accordance with AS9100 Quality System standards and customer requirements.

A passion for root cause analysis and corrective action, a demonstrated ability to implement and drive quality and continuous improvement into manufacturing, program and supplier quality as well as experience effectively driving quality into the product and software development process will help define the right candidate for this position. A background in Aerospace & Defense Programs, hardware & software development programs with CMMI Capability Level 3 are considered significant assets.

This individual should be a self-starter and have strong communications skills as well as having the ability to engage across all levels of the organization in building effective relationships. This position will interact with our customers.
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* Location:

** Tewksbury, MA – Onsite
** Salary Range:** $ 108, per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Massachusetts. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
** Benefits
* *** We Take Care of Our People
** Paid Time Off
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* * 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
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* * Health and Wellness Benefits
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* * Learning and Development Opportunities
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* * Referral Program
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* * Competitive Pay
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* * Recognition
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* * Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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* * Inclusive & Supportive Culture  
** Your Challenge
*** Executes QMS Compliance Activities via internal audits. Assists with external audits (AS9100, CMMI, DCMA (US Gov.) audits as well as Aerospace, and Prime Defense Customers) to keep programs on track and resolve problems real time.
* Manages the Program Customer Quality processes, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the Customer Service Index (CSI) process.
* Supports the development and implementation of the site’s AS9100 compliant Quality Management System through partnering with departments in developing SOP’s instructions and guidance documents.
* Facilitates the corrective action process through the site, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics.
* Supports the planning and execution of the internal and supplier audit plans designed to ensure sustained compliance to AS9100.
* Interact with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required.
* Drives the 8D CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics.
* Manages the Customer Quality processes, BOE’s, Proposals & Contract reviews as well as ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the Customer Service Index (CSI) process.
* Manages the Supplier Quality process (including performing quality audits and administering the SCAR process).
* Interacts with Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required.
* Provides QA support on the implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests
* Develops and maintains monthly & quarterly quality metrics.
* Supports quality in the…