Temporary Quality Engineer

Contract Senior Quality EngineerThis contract Senior Quality Engineer role provides immediate quality engineering support within a manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on aerospace-grade quality systems. You will operate independently while collaborating closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and customer stakeholders to resolve production and customer quality issues, strengthen the quality management system, and drive continuous improvement. This short-term, project-based opportunity offers high visibility and the chance to make a direct impact on real production and customer quality challenges in a demanding, regulated environment.Must-HavesDeep aerospace Quality Engineering experienceStrong AS9100 experienceHands-on AS9102 FAI experience, including ability to work through FAI packages and ballooned drawingsStrong RCCA / corrective action ownership in an aerospace environmentAbility to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and tolerancesMRB / nonconformance disposition experienceManufacturing-floor quality experienceAbility to work independently and contribute immediately with minimal ramp-upNice to have:AS13100NADCAPFAA exposureWelding/brazing or other aerospace special-process experienceAPQP / PPAPSPC / MinitabImportant calibration: General manufacturing Quality Engineering is not enough. The manager is specifically looking for someone with depth in aerospace quality who can step in immediately and cover the workload for 3 months.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent professional-level experience may substitute for a formal degree.Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred; relevant experience in other regulated manufacturing environments is also valuable.Direct exposure to welding and/or brazing manufacturing processes is preferred.Familiarity with AS13100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements is a strong differentiator.Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is strongly relevant; formal certification is beneficial but not explicitly required.Self-directed mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality outcomes.Methodical, structured problem-solving approach with the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar processes and environments.Ability to adapt rapidly, deliver results in a short-term contract setting, and thrive in a high-visibility role.Work EnvironmentThis role is fully onsite in Branford, CT, combining office-based quality engineering work with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. You will work within an aerospace-focused environment that incorporates ISO 9001, AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements, providing exposure to demanding customer and regulatory standards. The position involves close collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams and offers high visibility across these functions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working in production areas, and you should be comfortable moving between office and shop floor settings. Up to approximately 15% travel may be required, for example to support customer interactions, audits, or other site activities. The contract nature of the role suits experienced consultants who prefer project-based work and enjoy solving real production and customer quality problems in a hands-on environment.