Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer — Autonomy & Impact

Actalent; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO/vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Parental leave

Life/disability insurance

Employee stock plans

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in West Hartford, CT. The role focuses on assessing supplier capabilities, resolving non-conformances, and driving manufacturability and quality improvements across the supply base.

You will work with aerospace-related products and collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure robust supplier performance. The position offers autonomy, high technical visibility, and opportunities to influence quality systems, with travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering).
• Experience in manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with external manufacturers/suppliers in a quality context.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw data-driven conclusions.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering quality on time.
• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and RCCA methodologies.
• Willingness to travel ~40% to supplier/operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between suppliers and internal engineering and quality teams.
• Assess supplier capabilities and conduct onsite supplier risk assessments.
• Support supplier non-conformance management and RCCA activities.
• Collaborate with engineering to address quality issues and drive improvements.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with suppliers and engineering teams.
• Lead process improvements within the supply base and monitor trends.
• Manage multiple supplier development projects and keep progress on track.
• Prepare reports and presentations on supplier performance and risks.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

SQE principles

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Project management

ISO quality standards

Travel up to 40%

Education

Technical degree (BSME) or related

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in West Hartford, CT. The role focuses on assessing supplier capabilities, resolving non-conformances, and driving manufacturability and quality improvements across the supply base.

You will work with aerospace-related products and collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure robust supplier performance. The position offers autonomy, high technical visibility, and opportunities to influence quality systems, with travel up to