Quality Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility, United States

Salary: $100,000–$105,000 per year

Company

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO develops land-based emergency arresting systems for military aircraft, with facilities in the United States and France.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001, AS 9100, FAR/DFAR, and other applicable standards.
• Conduct internal audits, identify compliance gaps, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate product and process defects, determine root causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, supply chain, and program management teams to reduce defects and improve on-time delivery.
• Maintain field investigation records and quality databases, prepare reports, and ensure documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide operator guidance and training and represent Quality during product validation plans and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical equivalent with 3–5 years of quality assurance or process improvement experience, or Certified Quality Engineer certification with at least 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with corrective action, inspection, customer and supplier communication, and auditing.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspections, material certifications, shelf life, AWS welding and brazing, specialty metals, non-destructive testing, and special processes such as plating, coating, passivation, and heat treatment.
• Ability to interpret and inspect engineering drawings using GD&T.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100, Military/US Navy quality standards, and applicable FAR/DFAR material requirements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. The position may involve access to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program, recognition programs, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.