Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems and inspection processes across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks. You will contribute to product quality, process reliability, and operational consistency by analyzing data, resolving quality issues, supporting audits, and collaborating cross-functionally to uphold quality expectations across the production lifecycle.

Location: Tempe, AZ

Salary Range: $76,200 - 85,000

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

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 *

Your Challenge

• Develop, apply, and refine quality standards, inspection criteria, and procedures for receiving, in-process, and final product evaluation to ensure compliance with internal, contractual, and regulatory requirements (30%).
  
• Analyze production data, review nonconformances, determine dispositions, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and process stability (25%).
  
• Provide technical support to inspection and production teams, interpreting specifications, resolving quality issues, and ensuring consistent application of inspection methods (20%).
  
• Support customer, vendor, and internal department interactions by addressing quality concerns, participating in audits, and preparing required product assurance documentation (15%).
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying trends, recommending updates to quality standards, and supporting enhancements to test methods and procedures (10%).
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  
• 4-6+ years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing quality support
  
• Working knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and regulatory standards (GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma, etc.)
  
• Experience analyzing production data, evaluating nonconformances, and implementing corrective actions
  
• Strong understanding of quality documentation practices and product assurance requirements
  
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer/vendor interaction
  
• Ability to support audits and apply quality engineering principles in fast-paced manufacturing environments
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical interpretation skills with attention to detail
  
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accuracy, and fostering a quality-focused team culture
  

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls and motion control subsystems, as well as complex structural components for aerospace applications. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.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.

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