Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace- Greater Hartford, CT

Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace- Greater Hartford, CT Join a leading industrial and manufacturing company as a Supplier Quality Engineer in Connecticut. This role focuses on ensuring supplier quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the engineering and manufacturing department. My client is a long-established leader in precision manufacturing for aerospace and defence, with over 75 years of engineering excellence. Their facility is a flagship site known for producing high-performance components and advanced measurement systems. The company is committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across its global supply chain. Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Description Key responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer are: Audit supplier facilities and processes to ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defective parts Manage supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development Document and review First Article Inspections (FAI) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues Enforce part rejection and stoppage protocols for non-compliant materials Profile A successful Supplier Quality Engineer should have: Proven experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within the aerospace industry Strong understanding of ISO/AS9100 standards and audit procedures Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier audits and evaluations U.S. citizenship or ITAR-compliant status 5+ years of experience in supplier quality and aerospace preferred Job Offer Full-time onsite role with remote flexibility during travel Opportunity to work with a high-impact team in a mission-critical environment Exposure to advanced aerospace technologies and global supply chain operations Long-term career potential with a respected industry leader MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr