Quality Engineering Supervisor

Quality Engineering Supervisor

As our Quality Engineering Supervisor, under limited supervision, you will lead and support quality activities across Quality Engineering for system components including printed circuit boards (PCBs), electrical cables, wiring, assemblies, and system installations. You will supervise and lead a Quality Engineering team and ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production and inspection operations.

You will serve as a technical quality resource by Providing direction and mentorship while supporting root cause and corrective action activities, to ensure consistent delivery of conforming products within an AS9100-regulated environment.

Location: Santa Clarita CA, Onsite

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary: 108,900.00 - 145,200.00 per year plus potential bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in CA. 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.

Your Challenge:

• Lead and support Quality Engineering activities

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements

• Perform and oversee quality verification activities and document results accurately

• Support and guide quality and production teams on technical quality matters

• Review and support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9102

• Drive non-conformance management, CAPA/RCCA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO quality systems and inspection procedures

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve quality concerns

• Ensure calibration, maintenance, and effective use of inspection equipment

• Monitor quality trends and support corrective and preventive actions

• Supervise the QE team with day-to-day direction, escalation to site leadership to include team professional development plans

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field preferred

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality within Aerospace, Defense, Electronics Manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries

• Minimum 3+ years of experience leading quality activities and teams, to include mentoring teams, or serving as a technical quality resource

• Must have at least 3 years of personnel supervision duties with direct reports to include but not limited to: Hiring, performance reviews and professional development planning

• Experience with PCB/PCBA inspection, cable & harness assemblies, electronic assemblies, and interconnect systems

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements

• Experience with dimensional inspection and precision measurement tools

• Experience working within AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or recent certifications in:

  • IPC-A-610

  • J-STD-001

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620

  • IPC-A-600

  • AS9102 Training/Certification

  • ESD Training and Awareness

• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA or ECC) and Microsoft Office applications

• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA/RCCA)

• Technical education or Quality-related certifications preferred

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.
Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.
For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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