Quality Engineering Manager

The Manager, Quality Engineering will be responsible for leading the Quality Engineering teams that supports the Arens Williams Business Unit.

The incumbent will be responsible for all product related Quality Engineering activities with a goal to minimize cost of quality while maximizing customer satisfaction through the delivery of on-time, high quality, highly reliable product. A passion for root cause analysis and corrective action, a demonstrated ability to implement and drive a robust supplier quality program, as well as experience effectively driving quality into the product development process will help define the right candidate for this position.

Location: Arlington Height, IL

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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

Your Challenge:

• Manages the Quality Engineering teams

• Drives the CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics

• Manages the Customer Quality process, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the CSI process

• Manages the Supplier Quality process (including performing quality audits and administering the SCAR process)

• Manages the Incoming Inspection and MRB process in an efficient and effective manner to keep material flowing and drive reductions in product scrap through lessons learned

• Leverages a strong foundation in Six Sigma methodology to support continual process improvement and product yield investigations in support of improving customer satisfaction

• Provides QA support on the implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests

• Represents Quality at monthly & quarterly Business, Operations and Quality Reviews

• Supports 5S, IMDS, & ROHS Management programs as required

What you bring:

• 10+ years quality experience in a manufacturing company, automotive experience preferred. Experience with electro-mechanical systems desired.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

• Demonstrable leadership skills and people management capability

• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001:2000 and/or IATF 16949 applied to both manufacturing and product development

• 8D or other structured problem solving methodology expertise, with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Strong analytical skills; use data to drive decisions in a timely manner; attention to detail

• Experience interfacing directly with major customers on Quality issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.

Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as ‘by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.

The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.

Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls

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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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.