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As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract qa manager in the United States is $118,074.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Qa ManagerContract Qa Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a QA management certification or extensive experience in quality assurance leadershipUsually holds a QA or related certification, such as ISTQB, with less emphasis on management experience
Work EnvironmentOversees QA teams, manages testing strategies, and coordinates with multiple departmentsPerforms testing, documents results, and reports to QA managers or teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in software development, IT, and technology firms for project oversightFound in similar industries, focusing on executing testing tasks within projects

The Contract Qa Manager focuses on leading QA teams and strategic planning, while the Contract Qa Analyst concentrates on executing testing activities and reporting results. Both roles are essential in quality assurance but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager

Curtiss-Wright

East Farmingdale, NY • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 427 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Manager to join their Peerless Instrument facility in East Farmingdale, NY! This business unit focuses on electronic assemblies, systems and software for the US military including advanced instrumentation and control systems that are not only used in Naval propulsion systems but also other Navy subsystems.
The Quality Assurance Manager leads and oversees the quality assurance and quality control departments for Peerless Instrument, a Curtiss-Wright Company, reporting directly to the General Manager. This role ensures the effective implementation and continual improvement of the company's quality management system, drives compliance with defense quality standards, and ensures high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. The Quality Assurance Manager acts as a key quality leader interfacing with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement best practices.
Salary Information: $130,000 - $150,100
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.
Location: Farmingdale, NY
Your Challenge
  • Develop and lead quality assurance teams, coaching quality engineers and inspectors, and fostering accountability and technical excellence.
  • Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), consistent with AS9100 and other applicable standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, IPC).
  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements across design, manufacturing, and service operations.
  • Ensure timely and effective responses to Internal Corrective Actions Requests (ICARs) and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
  • Ensure control of nonconforming material, Material Review Board (MRB) processes, and product disposition.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to support process control FAI/AS9102, and configuration management.
  • Oversee Inspection, Test, and acceptance activities for manufacturing products.
  • Plan, execute, and manage internal quality audits and support external supplier assessments.
  • Serve as the management representative for certification activities where required.
  • Lead investigations into customer quality issues, root cause analysis (using structured methods such as 5 Whys, 8D), and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Manage customer feedback and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) with timely and effective resolution.
  • Oversee supplier quality performance, assessments, and improvement plan.
  • Manage supplier quality performance, audits, and improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure proper quality flow-down of contractual, regulatory, and technical requirements to suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and data driven methodologies.
  • Monitor quality KPIs including defect rates, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), on-time delivery impact, and audit performance.
  • Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and compliance across the organization.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and quality ownership through the business.
  • Partner with supply chain and procurement on quality flow-downs and supplier monitoring.
  • Work closely with engineering, Production, Operations, and Contracts to ensure quality requirements are integrated into program and product.
  • Represent quality goals and metrics in business reviews and strategic discussions.
  • Conduct monthly management meetings with upper management to review monthly metrics in Peerless and Supplier quality and delivery performance.

Your Expertise
  • Strong working knowledge of AS9100, MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC, DFARS, ITAR and defense contracting requirements.
  • Expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA, MRB, FAI (AS9102), SPC, and audit management.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual quality clauses.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and test processes and ability to work well with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Operators and Test personnel.
  • Ability to interface with and provide technical support to subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline required
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of quality experience in defense, or highly regulated manufacturing.
  • Prior leadership experience within a quality organization required.
  • Experience working directly with government customers and prime contractors preferred.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance
  • Must be a U.S Citizen

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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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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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