Job Description

A well-established precision manufacturing company in Connecticut is seeking a technically strong Quality Engineer with experience in aerospace manufacturing and AS9100 environments. This individual will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across quality systems, supporting engineering and production teams, and leading deep-dive root cause investigations. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on quality background and the ability to build and improve inspection documentation, measurement processes, and overall quality performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deep-dive root cause analysis investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

• Partner closely with Engineering and Production to support process improvements and quality initiatives

• Develop and maintain inspection documentation, procedures, and quality work instructions

• Create and update inspection plans and standard inspection procedures

• Perform and support Gage R&R studies and measurement system analysis (MSA)

• Support PPAP documentation and customer-specific quality requirements

• Develop and maintain SPC programs to monitor process capability and drive improvements

• Lead or support FMEA development and risk mitigation activities

• Support internal audits, customer audits, and ongoing compliance with AS9100 standards

• Ensure proper documentation control, traceability, and revision management across production

Required Qualifications

• Strong technical quality background within a manufacturing environment

• Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action efforts

• Experience developing inspection documentation and procedures

• Hands-on experience with Gage R&R / MSA

• Knowledge of PPAP documentation and related deliverables

• Working knowledge of SPC tools and process capability

• Experience participating in or leading FMEA activities

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering and Operations teams

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred

• AS9100 environment experience highly preferred

• Experience supporting customer audits and regulated quality systems

• Precision machining / CNC manufacturing experience is a plus