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