Quality Engineer

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking a Quality Engineer in Avon, Connecticut, to analyze specifications and develop control plans for aerospace projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in quality assurance within regulated environments.

Key responsibilities include developing inspection methodologies, supporting supplier qualifications, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in GD&T and CMM systems are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience in Quality Engineering in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented and strong problem-solving skills needed.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings and specifications for quality requirements.
• Develop control and inspection plans.
• Support supplier qualification and supply chain quality.
• Manage non-conformities and conduct root cause analysis.
• Ensure inspection routines meet aerospace standards.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

GD&T

Dimensional metrology

CMM measurement systems

Measurement uncertainty

MSA studies

PFMEA

Process capability

Control plan development

NDT methods

Heat treatment effects

Laboratory testing

Excel

Minitab

Technical communication in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements, ensuring proper flow-down to internal departments.
• Develop control plans, inspection plans, datasheets, and FAI documentation packages.
• Support Method of Manufacturing (MoM) definition with focus on inspection gates and process controls.
• Support supplier qualification and supply chain quality activities.
• Define and optimize inspection methodologies, including dimensional and final inspections.
• Collaborate with production during machine setup, prototypes, and process validation phases.
• Manage non-conformities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Support special process evaluations (heat treatment, NDT, coating, shot peening, superpolishing, etc.).
• Ensure inspection routines comply with customer and aerospace standards.
• Support audits and contribute to quality procedure development.

Key Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in drawing interpretation, GD&T, and dimensional metrology.
• Deep understanding of CMM measurement systems and measurement uncertainty.
• Knowledge of MSA studies, PFMEA, process capability, and control plan development.
• Familiarity with aerospace special processes and material certifications.
• Basic understanding of NDT methods, heat treatment effects, and laboratory testing.
• Good analytical skills with Excel and preferably Minitab.
• Good command of English for technical discussions, meetings, and customer communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Background in Quality Engineering within aerospace, precision manufacturing, or metalworking industries.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable managing customer quality requirements in highly regulated environments.