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Quality Engineer
Location: South Windsor, CT

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing
• Strong expertise in special processes: thermal spray, chemical processing (plating, anodizing, passivation), and coatings
• Working knowledge of Nadcap requirements and audit processes
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards
• Proven experience leading or supporting internal, customer, and third-party audits (including Nadcap)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (QE) with a strong background in special processes to support a high-compliance aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring adherence to Nadcap, ISO, and AS standards while driving continuous improvement across quality systems and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Nadcap, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards
• Lead and support audits, including internal, customer, and third-party (Nadcap) audits
• Maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and procedures
• Interpret customer specifications and translate them into internal quality requirements

Special Process Oversight

• Provide technical quality support for thermal spray, chemical processing, and coating processes
• Validate process controls, work instructions, and specifications
• Monitor process performance and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys methodologies
• Drive corrective actions through to closure and verify effectiveness
• Partner with engineering and operations to improve quality and reduce defects

Supplier Quality

• Evaluate and monitor suppliers performing special processes
• Support supplier audits and qualification efforts
• Ensure proper flow-down of customer and regulatory requirements

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain inspection records, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
• Prepare quality metrics and reports for leadership review

Preferred Qualifications

• Nadcap special process accreditation experience
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
• Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint reading
• Experience with ERP or MES systems

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and process discipline
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven problem solving and decision making
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays