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Quality Engineer

HireBridge
Cromwell, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Aerospace Quality Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations by ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality requirements. This role will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and inspection teams to drive quality improvements, resolve technical issues, and maintain compliance with aerospace quality systems such as AS9100.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes in accordance with AS9100 and ISO quality standards

  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues

  • Support First Article Inspections and review inspection documentation

  • Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to enhance product quality and reduce defects

  • Review engineering drawings and specifications including GD&T to ensure product compliance

  • Lead or participate in internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits

  • Monitor SPC data, quality metrics, and process capability to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and improve production processes

  • Develop inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation

  • Support customer quality requirements and maintain communication regarding quality performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field (preferred)

  • 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments

  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and aerospace quality standards

  • Experience with First Article Inspection (AS9102), PPAP, and root cause analysis methodologies

  • Working knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation

  • Experience with CMM inspection systems and precision measurement tools

  • Familiarity with SPC, quality metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies

 

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