Curtiss-Wright

Sr Manager, Quality Assurance

Canada-Mississauga (Indal) Full time

Quality Assurance, Sr Manager

As a Quality Assurance Sr Manager you will utilize your leadership skills and technical expertise in supervisory/managerial capacity to provide quality programs which incorporate Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $110,000 to $160,00

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

RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge:

  • Ensure all employees perform their work according to the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Ensure that all quality programs, initiatives and commitments are maintained and enhanced where possible.
  • Sustain ISO 9001:2015 accreditation through periodic assessments, training, and compliance management.
  • Achieve annual quality objectives while remaining within budgetary limits.
  • Lead in the development and implementation of Root Cause Analysis program, designed to reduce the number of NC’s and customer complaints.
  • Key team contributor to LEAN/Continuous Improvement and Cost of Quality programs.
  • Revise and improve company procedures and processes, conduct QA and configuration audits on specific projects, and qualify new suppliers.
  • Annual Internal Auditing of company procedures.
  • Provide career development for department staff in a team oriented atmosphere.
  • Participates in proposal reviews to ensure customer quality requirements can be met.
  • Takes every reasonable precaution to protect the health and safety of direct reports including the:
    • Establishment of safe work procedures.
    • Education of staff and the orientation of new workers.
    • Appointment of competent supervision.
    • Performance of frequent workplace inspections.
    • Immediate reporting of accidents and incidents and participation in their investigations.
  • Initiation of action required to correct substandard conditions.

What You Bring:

  • At least 5 years in supervising a quality department in a defense or aerospace manufacturing company.
  • Excellent communication skills, plus the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment.
  • In depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and military specifications.
  • Ability to create results through customer responsiveness and continuous process improvement.
  • LEAN/Six Sigma working knowledge and practical experience.
  • Generate training materials and programs as required, and conduct training sessions to support quality system.
  • University or College graduate specializing in engineering and business administration.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies.

#LI-SS1

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent 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.  

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.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

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