Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

Quality Assurance Manager Curtiss-Wright is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Manager to join their Peerless Instrument facility in East Farmingdale, NY! This business unit focuses on electronic assemblies, systems and software for the US military including advanced instrumentation and control systems that are not only used in Naval propulsion systems but also other Navy subsystems. The Quality Assurance Manager leads and oversees the quality assurance and quality control departments for Peerless Instrument, a Curtiss-Wright Company, reporting directly to the General Manager. This role ensures the effective implementation and continual improvement of the company's quality management system, drives compliance with defense quality standards, and ensures high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. The Quality Assurance Manager acts as a key quality leader interfacing with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement best practices. Salary Information: $130,000 - $150,100 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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. Location: Farmingdale, NY Your Challenge Develop and lead quality assurance teams, coaching quality engineers and inspectors, and fostering accountability and technical excellence. Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), consistent with AS9100 and other applicable standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, IPC). Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across design, manufacturing, and service operations. Ensure timely and effective responses to Internal Corrective Actions Requests (ICARs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs). Ensure control of nonconforming material, Material Review Board (MRB) processes, and product disposition. Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to support process control FAI/AS9102, and configuration management. Oversee Inspection, Test, and acceptance activities for manufacturing products. Plan, execute, and manage internal quality audits and support external supplier assessments. Serve as the management representative for certification activities where required. Lead investigations into customer quality issues, root cause analysis (using structured methods such as 5 Whys, 8D), and corrective/preventive actions. Manage customer feedback and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) with timely and effective resolution. Oversee supplier quality performance, assessments, and improvement plan. Manage supplier quality performance, audits, and improvement initiatives. Ensure proper quality flow-down of contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements to suppliers and subcontractors. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and data driven methodologies. Monitor quality KPIs including defect rates, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), on-time delivery impact, and audit performance. Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and compliance across the organization. Foster cross-functional collaboration and quality ownership through the business. Partner with supply chain and procurement on quality flow-downs and supplier monitoring. Work closely with engineering, Production, Operations, and Contracts to ensure quality requirements are integrated into program and product. Represent quality goals and metrics in business reviews and strategic discussions. Conduct monthly management meetings with upper management to review monthly metrics in Peerless and Supplier quality and delivery performance. Your Expertise Strong working knowledge of AS9100, MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC, DFARS, ITAR and defense contracting requirements. Expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA, MRB, FAI (AS9102), SPC, and audit management. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual quality clauses. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of manufacturing and test processes and ability to work well with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Operators and Test personnel. Ability to interface with and provide technical support to subcontractors, suppliers, and customers. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline required A minimum of 7-10 years of quality experience in defense, or highly regulated manufacturing. Prior leadership experience within a quality organization required. Experience working directly with government customers and prime contractors preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance Must be a U.S Citizen #LI-TS1 No uns