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Under the direction of the Sr. Quality Manager, the Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for managing the elements of the QMS including but not limited to facilitation and coordination of: QMS Document Control, Change Controls, Quality Events, Deviations, Corrective and Preventative action Board (CAB), Internal audit planning and facilitating. This individual works closely with cross-functional teams at the site and abroad.\nThis position will also assist with general Quality Systems functions such as FAA regulatory product certification, document control, internal auditing, specification review, and others on an as-needed basis.\nLocation:Santa Clarita, CA\nSalary Information: $ 94,700.00 - 126,300.00peryear\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. 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.\nWe Take Care of Our People\nPaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities IReferral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture\nYour Challenge:\n60% Quality Systems\nEnsure compliance with FAA regulations, including 14 CFR Part 145 (Repair Stations) and 14 CFR Part 21(Certification Procedures for Products and Articles).\n\nDevelop, review, and maintain regulatory documentation, procedures, and manuals.\n\nSupport FAA inspections, audits, and regulatory approvals.\n\nInterpret and implement FAA regulations and industry standards across engineering and manufacturing operations.\n\nCreates, maintains and facilitates internal/external audit schedules\n\nPrepares management for and facilitating 3rd party audits, audit teams, preparing audit plans, reporting findings, and driving continuous improvement within the organization.\n\nAnalyze audit results, identify non-conformances, and work with department heads to develop effective corrective action plans\n\nProvides training and guidance to the organization on quality management system requirements and best practices\n\nStays current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in quality management systems and auditing\n\nSupports the Quality Systems Manager in maintaining the integrity of the QMS and promoting a culture of continuous improvements\n\nSupporting the IPT through driving RCCA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics\n\nSupports Program Quality Engineering Customer Quality process, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, FRACAS, audit findings and feedback obtained through the Customer Service Index (CSI) process\n\nInteracts as needed with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Customer service to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and supports Program Quality RCCA’s to resolve Customer and Product Line nonconformances as required\n\nCoordinates corrective actions to address nonconformances identified during internal/customer audits\n\n30%: Quality Systems Document Control\nAdministers and maintains the Quality System Document Management System Configuration Management through Agile workflows, ensuring documentation integrity, accessibility, and compliance with regulatory requirements\n\nOversees the creation, review, approval, training and distribution of controlled documents, including policies, procedures, work instructions, and quality manuals (AS9100, FAA Repair Station Manual & FAA Production Quality System Manual\n\nPrepares formal FAA regulatory communications of system/personnel changes as required\n\nEnsures timely updates to documentation in response to regulatory changes, internal audits, or process improvements\n\nAssists with periodic reviews that include reviewing documentation practices and systems to ensure continued compliance and effectiveness\n\n10% Other Supporting responsibilities\nPerforms root cause analysis (8D,5 Whys) of identified manufacturing issues and identify appropriate corrective and preventive action.\n\nCoordinate corrective and preventive actions resulting from internal and external audits.\n\nProvides QA support on the implementation of Quality Systems Changes, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests\n\nSupports quality in the product life cycle (Proposal, Design, Production, Services and Sustainment\n\nRoutinely performs reports and metrics gathering for monthly/Quarterly and Ad hoc requests, KPI, FRACAS, MRB, COPQ Data Extraction / Analysis /Compilation and improvements\n\nAd-Hoc Travel may be required tie to support the bus\n\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or technical equivalent\n\n3+yrs experience with the implementation and maintenance of a registered AS9100 QMS applied to both manufacturing and product development\n\nExperience in quality, quality processes, and maintaining documentation systems, specifically in the defense industry, is preferred\n\nProficient with, Agile, SAP, SharePoint Online/Office 365 considered an advantage\n\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget\n\nIAQG AS9100 certified Lead Auditor, or AATT certification preferred\n\nAmerican Society for Quality (CQA), (CQIA) or (CQE) preferred\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills & excellent attention to detail\n\nStrong interpersonal skills to engage with employees, other department managers and senior management\n\nStrong computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, etc.) and ERP systems\n\nStrong self-awareness (high EQ) decision-making skills and results -driven to work under deadlines\n\nWho We Are:\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nThe Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.\nIntegrated 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.\nFor more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team 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.\nCompliance Statement\nThis 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.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. 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