Quality Engineer

ACMT, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

ACMT, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer in Manchester, CT, to develop and maintain aerospace quality processes. You will lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and audits, collaborating with engineering, production, and supply chain to ensure product compliance and reliability.

The role emphasizes data-driven quality improvement, inspection planning, and documentation control in a manufacturing environment with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in Quality Engineering and process improvement.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Ability to manage Product Quality through specs, nonconformance, and CAPA with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes to meet aerospace and customer requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review production documentation and support inspections and audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare quality reports and analyze data trends for continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory and customer audits and drive manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering fundamentals

Root cause analysis

Corrective & preventive actions

Inspection planning & QC activities

Quality documentation & ISO/AS9100

Data analysis & KPIs

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

Control plans

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

5 Whys

Fishbone diagram

Job description

Company Description

ACMT, Inc., founded in 1986 as a clean room repackaging source, has grown into a multi-faceted aerospace manufacturer specializing in medium and complex sheet metal products, commercial and military MRO, and advanced adhesive and composite solutions. The company offers customers flexibility, deep experience, consistent and sustainable products, and superior customer service supported by innovative engineering. ACMT has expanded from a single facility to four locations, including sites in Manchester and Bristol, CT, reflecting its ongoing growth. Team members are considered the company’s most valuable asset, and ACMT promotes work/life balance, competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities. Candidates joining ACMT will be part of an organization focused on quality, innovation, and long-term career development.

Role Description

The Quality Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Manchester, CT. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality processes and standards to ensure product compliance with aerospace and customer requirements. Day-to-day tasks include performing root cause analysis, leading corrective and preventive actions, reviewing production documentation, and supporting inspections and audits. The Quality Engineer collaborates closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues, improve product reliability, and enhance manufacturing processes. The role also involves preparing quality reports, analyzing data trends, supporting regulatory and customer audits, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Quality Engineering, including methods for process improvement, defect reduction, and compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Experience in Quality Control activities such as inspection planning, in-process and final inspections, and use of measurement tools and gauges.
• Background in Quality Assurance, including documentation control, audit support, and adherence to formal quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Ability to manage Product Quality through specification review, nonconformance analysis, and coordination of corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Quality Management principles, including development and maintenance of quality plans, KPIs, and continuous improvement programs.
• Proficiency with quality and process tools such as root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), FMEA, control plans, and statistical process control.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or similar regulated industries is highly beneficial.