Aerospace Quality Engineer I - Early-Career QA

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Winsted, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team onsite. You will work with Manufacturing and Quality teams, gaining hands-on exposure to AS9100 quality systems, FAIR, PPAP, RCCA, and process improvement initiatives.

The role targets early-career engineers with a drive to develop expertise in aerospace quality, process validation, and supplier quality, offering a path for long-term growth and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years manufacturing, quality, or related technical experience.
• Experience supporting AS9102 FAIR, PPAP, and process validation activities.
• Experience with First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspection activities.
• Experience participating in RCCA investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support qualification and validation of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Lead AS9102 FAIR, PPAP submissions, and process validation activities.
• Develop and improve quality plans aligning customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and maintain in-process and final inspection documentation.
• Conduct Gage R&R, MSA, and correlation studies to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer quality requirements.
• Participate in MRB activities and resolve nonconforming material issues.
• Support RCCA investigations and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality and process performance metrics to identify improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Inspection to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain AS9100 compliance and participate in audits.
• Maintain quality documentation, traceability records, inspection reports, and KPI metrics.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives; utilize SPC and data analysis.
• Drive improvements that reduce scrap, rework, and variation while increasing efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

GD&T knowledge

AS9100/ISO 9001 understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related technical field

Tools

Hexagon PC-DMIS

Mitutoyo systems

GOM software

VBA

Python

Excel

Job description

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Winsted, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join our growing aerospace manufacturing team onsite. You will work with Manufacturing and Quality teams, gaining hands-on exposure to AS9100 quality systems, FAIR, PPAP, RCCA, and process improvement initiatives.

The role targets early-career engineers with a drive to develop expertise in aerospace quality, process validation, and supplier quality, offering a path for long-term growth and a robust benefits package.