Quality Engineer I

Quality Engineer IAs a Quality Engineer I, you will lead critical quality initiatives, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and drive process improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations. You will have responsibility for maintaining a product quality and inspection system consistent with the plant's quality policies and objectives including, but not limited to, dimensional, metallurgical, NDT and part traceability.Location: Manchester, CTThis position is 100% on site.ResponsibilitiesAssist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system. (AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP)Participate in contract review process to ensure customer requirements can be met and are effectively incorporated in QMS.Lead chemical processing special processes to ensure conformance to AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.Lead corrective action projects to ensure effective corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 5-Why and 8D.Participate in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, LEAN, etc.Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with customer requirements.Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements.Conduct internal audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.Work with customer auditors to facilitate audits, close out audit findings using proper corrective and preventative actions.Review and disposition nonconforming material reports.Prepare and submit customer approval documentation.Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.Support site needs related to over-inspection, shipment write up, and other Quality dock area functions.Required QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent3 years of quality experienceMust be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, Material Science or MetallurgyAerospace experience.Experience and training in quality systems including AS9100 and NADCAPStrong proficiency in quality management systems, process validation, and customer specifications.Expertise in conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.Proficiency in CAD, QMS and ERP software.Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide junior team members effectively.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers.Working ConditionsMust be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floorOccasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.