Quality Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Meriden; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a precision manufacturing organization in Connecticut to hire a Quality Engineer with aerospace and manufacturing quality experience.

You will drive quality initiatives, support APQP/FAIRs/Net-Inspect, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and process efficiency. Hands-on problem-solving and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; relevant aerospace experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality initiatives in a precision manufacturing environment with AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance.
• Support APQP, FAIRs, and Net-Inspect processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing and supplier quality issues.
• Develop and improve quality control plans, procedures, and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to resolve nonconformances.
• Manage customer quality concerns, RMRA submissions, follow-up and closure.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and testing of materials and finished products.
• Support CMM programming and dimensional inspection processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and defects, improve productivity.
• Mentor quality inspectors and maintain quality documentation.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Aerospace

APQP

FAIRs

Net-Inspect

CMM programming

Root cause analysis

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Engineer – Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

Location: Connecticut/ON-Site

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing

MUST BE US Citizen/Live in Connecticut

Take Your Quality Engineering Career to the Next Level

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with an established precision manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Quality Engineer who brings strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for manufacturing excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and making a measurable impact on product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone who understands that quality engineering goes beyond inspections and compliance. It's about improving processes, preventing defects, collaborating with production teams, and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive quality engineering initiatives within a precision manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.


• Support and manage APQP, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), and Net-Inspect processes.


• Utilize Honeywell systems and customer-specific quality requirements.


• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures to address manufacturing and supplier quality issues.


• Develop, implement, and improve quality control plans, procedures, and inspection processes.


• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve nonconformances and improve production efficiency.


• Manage customer quality concerns, including RMRA submissions, follow-up, and closure.


• Conduct quality audits, inspections, and testing of raw materials and finished products.


• Support CMM programming and dimensional inspection processes.


• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, minimize defects, improve productivity, and strengthen overall quality performance.


• Mentor and support quality inspectors and manufacturing personnel on quality standards and best practices.


• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reporting, and compliance records.

What We're Looking For

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Proven Quality Engineering experience within aerospace, precision machining, or manufacturing.


• Strong working knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.


• Experience with APQP, FAIRs, and Net-Inspect.


• Familiarity with Honeywell quality systems and customer requirements.


• Experience with CMM programming and precision measurement techniques.


• Demonstrated success conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control methodologies, and continuous improvement.


• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and production personnel.


• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and quality reporting tools.


• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems independently.

Education: A bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred. However, candidates with extensive, relevant Quality Engineering experience in aerospace or manufacturing will be strongly considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $100,000–$110,000 annually.


• Direct-hire opportunity: Full-time employment with the hiring company.


• Meaningful impact: Play an important role in improving manufacturing quality, performance, and efficiency.


• Technical challenges: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to solve real production challenges.


• Professional growth: Apply your technical expertise while helping strengthen quality systems and manufacturing processes.