Quality Engineer

We are partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturer in Hartford County, CT seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing, inspection, and continuous improvement activities within a regulated aerospace environment. This role will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customers to ensure products meet all quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with production teams, solving problems on the shop floor, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirements Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure compliance throughout manufacturing Lead investigations related to nonconforming material, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) Drive RCCA activities using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis Participate in MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming product Support internal, customer, and third-party audits Generate and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102 requirements Monitor production quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes, reduce scrap, and improve yield Assist with supplier quality issues and corrective actions when needed Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry standards Support calibration, inspection, and documentation activities as required Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records within the QMS system Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments Strong understanding of AS9100 and aerospace quality standards Experience with FAI/AS9102 documentation and processes Familiarity with MRB processes and nonconformance investigations Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and quality documentation systems Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel Preferred Experience NADCAP exposure Internal auditing experience Experience supporting machining, composites, assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing environments