Quality Engineer - Aerospace - East Hartford, CT

Join a dynamic aerospace and manufacturing team as a Quality Engineer, where you'll play a key role in ensuring top-tier product integrity and compliance with industry-leading standards. This is an exciting opportunity to influence quality across all stages of production and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated, high-performance environment.

Client Details

My client is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, specializing in aerospace and defense components with a strong commitment to precision, innovation, and compliance. With a customer base that includes major industry players like Pratt & Whitney and GE Aviation, this company maintains the highest quality standards across all its operations.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Quality Engineer are:

• Review and interpret design plans, process documents, and test procedures to ensure quality objectives.
• Support production teams with inspection process expertise and quality analysis.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and procedures.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends and reduce recurring defects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9000/AS9100, NADCAP, and federal/state/industry regulations.
• Assist with calibration, measurement system analysis (MSA), and gage R&R studies.

Profile

The successful Quality Engineer candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5 + years' experience in quality engineering, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Hands-on internal auditing experience with ISO9000/AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Familiarity with GE Aviation and/or Pratt & Whitney quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with production workflows.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Job Offer

On offer for the Quality Engineer is:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with elite aerospace and defense manufacturers.
• High-impact role with room for growth and leadership development.
• Supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and industry-leading quality systems.

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