What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Sigil Partners?
Quality Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing
Winsted, CT
5 Days/Week Onsite Required
If you’ve spent time in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing and enjoy being the person who makes sure complex parts are built right the first time — this role will feel familiar in all the right ways.
We’re looking for a Quality Engineer who can work closely with production, engineering, and inspection teams to support flight-critical components and tightly controlled processes. You’ll be part of an environment where traceability, validation, and disciplined problem-solving are part of the daily rhythm.
What you’ll be involved in
• Supporting first article inspections and validation activities (FAIR / PPAP)
• Translating drawings, models, and GD&T into practical inspection plans
• Creating in-process and final inspection documentation and methods
• Participating in MRB and helping drive corrective and preventive actions
• Assisting with special process approvals and performance tracking
• Using SPC and data-driven approaches to spot trends and prevent escapes
• Working side-by-side with engineering and operations to keep production moving safely and compliantly
Background that helps in this role
• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering — or equivalent technical experience
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another tightly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong GD&T interpretation and ability to communicate requirements clearly
• Exposure to AS9100 / ISO 9001 and customer-facing audits or documentation
• Hands-on familiarity with first-piece, in-process, and final inspections
• Comfortable working around deadlines, priorities, and shop-floor realities
Extra points for
• Source inspection / DQR or customer approval experience
• Internal auditing credentials
• Familiarity with PC-DMIS, Mitutoyo, GOM, or similar metrology platforms
• Basic automation or scripting (VBA / Python) for reporting and analysis
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision, appreciates disciplined processes, and wants to influence how critical aerospace components move from drawing to delivery.
If you’d like to learn more, we’d be glad to connect.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000