Supplier Project Manager

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Act as the primary point of contact for leading and managing projects executed by mission-critical suppliers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, supplier relationship management, and regulatory compliance within mission-critical industries. Proficient in driving supplier performance and executing integrated project plans to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.

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Project Management ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeLean CertificationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingRisk ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Systems KnowledgeProduction Oversight

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Integrated Project PlansPFMEAControl PlansProcess Audits

Certifications & Qualifications

Green Belt Lean CertificationBlack Belt Lean Certification

Industry Keywords

Commercial NuclearDefenseAerospaceEnergyRegulated Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary point of contact for leading and managing projects executed by mission-critical suppliers
Ensure alignment on technical scope, schedule, cost, quality and regulatory compliance
Drive supplier performance to improve on-time delivery and manufacturing efficiency
Own end-to-end project execution for programs delivered through critical suppliers
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Sourcing, Supplier Quality Engineering and Project Management teams
Assist with identification of critical suppliers
Manage day-to-day production schedules and on-time delivery execution with critical suppliers
Develop critical suppliers and resolve vulnerability issues
Build supplier relationships to improve risk management, communication, delivery performance, capability, yield and throughput
Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and deliverables
Track supplier performance against contractual milestones
Prioritize critical supplier schedules, milestones and deliverables
Assess critical supplier capacity
Facilitate technical reviews, production/first article readiness reviews, PFMEA, control plans, process audits and on-site oversight
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for missed deliverables
Align supplier documentation submittals, source inspections, audits, and regulatory or customer visits with purchase order and internal customer expectations
Perform and support nonconformance dispositioning
Drive cross-functional supplier process improvements with design engineering, quality, supply chain and program teams
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management and/or equivalent experience in a supplier management Lead role
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Management or Project Management a plus
A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience
Prior experience working on-site with suppliers highly desired
Project scheduling, prioritization and organization skills
Experience in commercial nuclear, defense, aerospace, energy, or similarly regulated industries
Working knowledge of quality systems within the commercial nuclear (i.e., 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1) or defense industry (i.e., ISO-9001, MIL-I-45208) is a plus
Excellent relationship building, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
Green or Black Belt Lean Certification a plus
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
Willingness and ability to travel (50% local, domestic or international as required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Flexible work schedule – 9/80 schedule