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Quality Control Manager

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Compensation

$90,000 - $110,000

US-NC-Havelock (ST-266)
On-site
Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

Quality Control Manager

We are looking for a Quality Control Manager to join our Cherrypoint, NC team!

As our Quality Control Manager, you will work with our production teams in our Surface Technologies facility, specializing in laser peening.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the quality management system, including being the first point of contact for all quality concerns.

Location: Cherrypoint / Havelock, NC

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

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

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

  • Provides leadership in adherence to and maintenance of all external quality initiatives. Act as the quality authority.
  • Manage the QMS system, including organizing management reviews, and document control.
  • Internal audits (supervising and leading).
  • Responsible for external audits (AS9100, DCMA -8210)
  • Provide investigation and development of corrective action plans, as needed, for all non-conformance of facility processing activities.
  • Participate in all facility Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Provides supervision of personnel actions and oversees most day-to-day operations related to quality and process issues.
  • Maintain and innovate a robust and detailed training plan for employees.
  • Responsible for 8 direct reports across 2 sites.
  • Ability to travel to two sister locations as required, including U.S. military bases.

What You Bring

  • Technical expertise – ability to learn and understand the coating and laser peening process and work with engineers and production team.
  • Experience with AS9100 audits.
  • 2-4 years of experience in Quality Management
  • 4-6 years of management experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must pass a standard eye examination. Near vision: Snellen 14/18 or better (20/25 or better, Jaeger Type 2 at 14 inches or greater, Ortho Rater 8 or equivalent).
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred

  • Experience with DCMA -8210.
  • Experience with special processes.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

#LI-BR

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.

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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.