Quality Engineer

TRIUMPH; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIUMPH is seeking a 1st shift Quality Engineer for its Windsor, CT team. This role will provide quality assurance engineering support to ensure products meet industry standards and customer requirements.

The successful candidate will develop statistical performance data, implement Quality Management Systems, and provide expertise to enhance product launches and processes. A minimum of 2 years in a similar role and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems such as AS131000, AS9100, ISO-9001.
• Proficient in blue-print reading and GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze statistical and product/process performance data.
• Implement and improve Quality Management Systems.
• Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and customers.
• Facilitate the investigation and elimination of quality problems.
• Participate in product development and launch activities.

Skills

Problem-solving methods

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Quality

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Job description

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1st shift Quality Engineer to join our Windsor, CT team. This role will provide quality assurance engineering support to internal and external customers and all departments of the organization. The position will be instrumental in implementing the company’s Quality Assurance strategy to ensure continuous flow of products consistent with established industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze statistical and product/process performance data to recommend and implement improvements. Provide Quality support with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
• Execute the initiatives of the organization in development, implementation, and improvement of the appropriate Quality Management Systems throughout the operation with all the documentation required, including advanced quality planning support in the development and launch of new products, processes, and services, along with continuous improvement of existing product lines.
• Provide Quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers to proactively assure that needs and expectations are understood and satisfied. This includes contract review/flow down, the compliance management process, and the implementation of corresponding corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide expertise in Quality Assurance and process improvement tools and methods to support continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, implement, and audit inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures/work instructions. Facilitate the investigation and elimination of quality problems and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in all aspects of product development and launch activities, including identification of customer expectations, manufacturing and test support requirements, design reviews, evaluation of test programs, development of inspection requirements, and management of costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role within a complex manufacturing environment. Aerospace and applicable regulatory authority knowledge/experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Technology, Quality, or other technical fields.
• Experience utilizing problem‑solving methods, e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, etc., and associated statistical tools used to analyze problems. Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems such as AS131000, AS9100, ISO-9001, or any other industry‑specific standard or regulation, certification and implementation knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and its principles, proficient in blue‑print reading.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data to use in sound decision making.