Quality Engineer

Belcan; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking an experienced aerospace quality professional to step into a facility and immediately strengthen readiness for NADCAP and AS9100 audits. You will lead audit readiness activities, perform mock audits, and assess processes to identify gaps and corrective actions.

This role emphasizes hands-on engagement with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure compliant, audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of aerospace quality engineering experience.
• Hands-on NADCAP audit preparation experience is required.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems and audit preparation is required.
• Experience with mock audits, internal audits, audit dry runs, and site readiness assessments.
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NADCAP and AS9100 audit readiness activities.
• Conduct internal audit prep, mock audits, dry runs, and gap assessments.
• Evaluate site processes from an auditor's perspective and address gaps.
• Identify findings and collaborates to implement corrective actions.
• Prepare evidence and documentation for audits and certification.
• Support audits with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness.

Skills

Quality engineering

NADCAP audits

AS9100

Audit preparation

Root-cause analysis

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Engineering / Quality / Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

This is a specialized, time-sensitive assignment supporting NADCAP and AS9100 audit preparation, site readiness, and corrective action activities.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned aerospace quality professional who can step into the facility with minimal direction and immediately assess, prepare, and strengthen the site's readiness for customer, regulatory, and certification audits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support NADCAP and AS9100 audit readiness activities at the facility.
• Conduct internal audit preparation activities, including audit readiness assessments, mock audits, dry runs, and gap assessments.
• Evaluate site processes and documentation from an auditor's perspective and identify areas requiring attention before an audit.
• Identify potential findings, weaknesses, or gaps and work with appropriate personnel to develop and implement effective corrective actions.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements, enhancements, and controls necessary to strengthen site audit readiness.
• Prepare personnel and functional areas for upcoming audits by communicating auditor expectations and areas of focus.
• Review quality-system documentation, procedures, records, work instructions, and supporting evidence for compliance and completeness.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities associated with internal, customer, NADCAP, and AS9100 audit findings.
• Assist with preparation of objective evidence and documentation required to demonstrate compliance.
• Participate in customer and certification-body audits as needed and provide hands-on support throughout the audit process.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other site functions to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify recurring quality-system or process issues and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide experienced guidance and mentoring to site personnel regarding audit expectations, quality-system requirements, and audit preparation.
• Maintain a hands-on presence within the manufacturing environment and work directly with personnel to verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Perform other quality engineering and audit-readiness activities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience preparing for and supporting NADCAP audits is required.
• Demonstrated experience with AS9100 quality systems and audit preparation is required.
• Proven experience conducting or participating in mock audits, internal audits, audit dry runs, and site readiness assessments.
• Strong understanding of what NADCAP and AS9100 auditors evaluate and how to prepare a manufacturing site for successful audits.
• Demonstrated ability to identify compliance gaps and independently develop or drive corrective actions.
• Experience working within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process documentation, and quality-system documentation.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Must be able to operate independently and contribute immediately with minimal onboarding or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ certification or other relevant quality certification.
• Lead Auditor certification or equivalent audit experience.
• Experience supporting multiple NADCAP special-process audits.
• Experience supporting customer audits in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supplier quality, internal quality audits, and corrective action systems.
• Experience with statistical problem solving, SPC, and quality improvement methodologies.

Education Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.