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Director of Quality Assurance

Curtiss-Wright Corporation East Farmingdale, New York, United States

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Salary: $170,000 - $210,000 / year

Posted Feb 5, 2026Apply by Mar 7, 2026

Role & seniority: Director of Quality Assurance (Director level), full-time

Stack/tools: Quality Management System (QMS) oversight; Inspection, Quality Engineering, and NDE; knowledge of Defense and ASME code specifications

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Direct daily operations of Inspection, Quality Engineering, and NDE activities

  • Revise/maintain QMS Manual and supporting procedures; ensure conformance to quality standards

  • Serve as liaison with customer and government QA management; ensure vendor and personnel qualifications; provide quality data and reporting

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor of Science

  • ≥10 years in Quality Assurance and related disciplines

  • ≥5 years management experience; strong managerial and communications skills

  • US citizen; working knowledge of Defense and ASME Code specifications

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with government/customer QA processes and export-controlled contexts

  • Quality auditing/inspection program development and vendor qualification experience

  • Location & work type: East Farmingdale, NY; on-site, full-time

Full Description

Director of Quality Assurance

As our Director of Quality Assurance you will report directly to the General Manager and be responsible for directing and managing the Target Rock Quality Management System which is implemented through assigned Department Managers and ensure the organization conforms to the required quality standards and procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for resolving, with other management personnel, any differences of opinion regarding quality.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY

Salary range: $170,000 - $210,000 plus bonus opportunity Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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 Care About 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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

  • Direct the daily operations of Inspection, Quality Engineering and NDE activities
  • Revise and maintain Quality Management System Manual and supporting procedures
  • Provide input to proposals and Requests for Quotation
  • Be the direct liaison with customer and government Quality Assurance management representatives
  • Establish intra and inter departmental training programs
  • Assure Quality Data Reports are provided in accordance with customer purchase order requirements
  • Assure that product quality levels are maintained
  • Assure sub vendors and their procedures meet customer purchase order requirements
  • Assure the maintenance of personnel qualifications
  • Assure the maintenance of Quality auditing and inspection activities

What you bring

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Quality Assurance and related disciplines
  • Diversified background in mechanical and quality related activities
  • Minimum five (5) years management experience in management
  • Strong managerial and communications skills
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Working knowledge of Defense and ASME Code Specifications

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.

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Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Quality AssuranceManagementCommunicationInspectionQuality EngineeringNDE ActivitiesQuality Management SystemTraining ProgramsQuality Data ReportsProduct QualityVendor ManagementAuditingDefense SpecificationsASME Code Specificationsmulti-location

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