Quality Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Quality Engineer in Windsor, CT, to ensure compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include managing non-conforming hardware, reviewing vendor operations, and collaborating on quality performance analysis. Candidates should have knowledge in GD&T and aerospace specifications, as well as experience with quality tools. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and education assistance. This role is essential for maintaining the highest quality standards in aerospace manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Must have GD&T knowledge and experience interpreting complex assemblies.
• Proven experience in reading and writing aerospace specifications is required.
• Ability to collect and interpret quality performance data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage non-conforming hardware with quality tools.
• Review Vendor Operation Sheets for compliance with aerospace standards.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and customers.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Aerospace specifications

Quality performance data analysis

Inspection methodologies

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Pay Rate: $28.00-43.00/hour
Onsite, full time, with full benefits
Location: Windsor, CT 06095
Area Code: 860, 413, 203
Shifts: 1st

Overview

Belcan is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Engineer to support the Quality Manager and lead department quality engineers with updating quality systems, compliance, metrics, and providing support for daily meetings. The role involves collecting and classifying data on non‑conforming hardware, interacting with shop floor operators, supervisors, and personnel to update procedures, complete customer surveys, participate in audits, and complete quality screeners.

Ideal Candidate

• GD&T knowledge and extensive blueprint reading experience, including interpreting complex assemblies.
• Proven experience in reading, interpreting, and writing aerospace specifications, work instructions, and standards (internal and industry‑wide).
• Ability to collect and interpret quality performance data using appropriate software tools.
• Experience with inspection methodologies (CMM knowledge is a major plus but not essential).
• Familiarity with FAI (First Article Inspections) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), including PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience with reading and writing Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US; US citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking, documenting, and managing non‑conforming hardware with quality tools.
• Review and approve Vendor Operation Sheets and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Perform inspection planning and utilize GD&T principles to ensure dimensional compliance of assemblies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in FAI and PPAP activities.
• Participate in quality performance data collection and analysis, identifying trends and driving corrective actions to improve quality outcomes.
• Support manufacturing process reviews and controlled builds as required.

Desirable Skills and Experiences

• Experience performing internal audits to assess compliance with AS9100 and other standards.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Solumina for quality and production workflows.
• Knowledge of ASQR‑01 and/or Collins Aerospace (UTAS, Hamilton Sundstrand) specifications.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.

Why Join Us?

This role is critical in ensuring the highest quality standards in aerospace manufacturing processes and products. You’ll work on complex systems in a collaborative and innovative environment, where precision and quality are paramount.

Benefits

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. Benefits offered may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law. Salary guidelines for similar roles are $28.00-43.00 per hour, varying based on education, qualifications, experience, discipline, geographic location, market, and business considerations.

EOE/F/M/Disability/Veterans

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