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.ResponsibilitiesSupport and maintain compliance with AS9100 quality management system requirementsReview engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure compliance throughout manufacturingLead 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 analysisParticipate in MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming productSupport internal, customer, and third-party auditsGenerate and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102 requirementsMonitor production quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvementCollaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve processes, reduce scrap, and improve yieldAssist with supplier quality issues and corrective actions when neededEnsure compliance with customer, regulatory, and aerospace industry standardsSupport calibration, inspection, and documentation activities as requiredMaintain quality documentation, procedures, and records within the QMS systemQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of AS9100 and aerospace quality standardsExperience with FAI/AS9102 documentation and processesFamiliarity with MRB processes and nonconformance investigationsExperience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actionsAbility to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&TExperience working with ERP/MRP systems and quality documentation systemsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office tools including ExcelPreferred ExperienceNADCAP exposureInternal auditing experienceExperience supporting machining, composites, assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing environments