Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Quality Assurance Specialist

CW Round Rock has a rewarding opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our growing team!

As our Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, auditing, and improving the organization’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) supporting aerospace and nuclear operations and reports to the Director of Quality. You will serve as a qualified Lead Auditor and provides oversight of compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. You will work closely with operations, engineering, procurement, and management to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of Position

Maintain and improve quality management system compliant with:

• AS9100D / ISO 9001
• NQA-1 / 10 CFR 50 Appendix B
• ISO 19443
• ASME Section III
• CSA/TSSA N285.0
• ISO/IEC 17025
• ATEX ISO/IEC 80079-34
• Customer-specific requirements

Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and records are current and effectively implemented. Support management reviews and quality performance reporting and assist in the development and execution of quality objectives and continuous improvement initiatives

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

Salary Information: $83,800.00 - $110,000.00 annually, plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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:

• Audit Program Management
• Serve as Lead Auditor for internal, supplier, and process audits
• Develop and execute annual audit schedules and audit plans
• Conduct audits to verify compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Document audit findings and verify corrective action implementation and effectiveness
• Coordinate external audits performed by customers, registrars, regulatory agencies, and nuclear oversight organizations
• Nuclear and Aerospace Quality Assurance Oversight
• Support implementation and maintenance of the NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program
• Verify compliance with 10 CFR 21 reporting and evaluation requirements
• Support commercial grade dedication (CGD) activities, supplier qualification, and source surveillance as required
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements and customer quality clauses
• Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies
• Facilitate corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
• Track nonconformance trends and identify improvement opportunities
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and closure of quality issues
• Supplier Quality
• Perform supplier qualification and surveillance activities
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments, such as Method 2 Commercial Grade Surveys
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and corrective actions
• Support procurement in evaluating supplier quality risks
• Training and Compliance
• Provide quality system training to employees
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Maintain qualification records for auditors
• Stay current with industry regulations, standards, and best practices

What You Bring:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in aerospace, nuclear, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience conducting internal and supplier audits
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, codes, and standards

Preferred

• Qualified Lead Auditor NQA-1 and / or working knowledge of NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements
• Qualified Lead Auditor AS9100 / ISO 9001 and / or working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Experience with 10 CFR Part 21 evaluations and reporting
• Experience supporting NRC, DOE, aerospace, or defense customers
• Familiarity with ERP and electronic quality management systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40% for supplier audits, customer audits, and quality oversight activities
• Ability to access manufacturing and warehouse environments
• Ability to sit, stand, and use computer systems for extended periods

Who We Are

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

To learn more visit:

https://cwic.curtisswright.com/curtiss-wright/

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

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. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)

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 95 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.