Quality Engineer - Full Time Perm Onsite

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to audit supplier facilities for AS9100/NADCAP compliance, qualify new suppliers, and manage audits based on risk and performance.

You will drive CAPA, root cause analysis, and PPAP/FAI results, collaborate with engineering and supply chain on new product introduction readiness, and ensure aerospace processes are capable and controlled.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting supplier audits for aerospace quality systems.
• Ability to lead root-cause investigations and CAPA implementations.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FAI, and APQP processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits at supplier facilities for quality systems.
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers with initial qualification audits.
• Develop supplier audit schedules based on risk and history.
• Investigate non-conformances with CAPA and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics including PPAP/FAI results.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement on NPI readiness.
• Ensure processes are capable and controlled for aerospace components.

Skills

CapA investigation

Root cause analysis

Audit planning

Supplier collaboration

PPAP management

Tools

Net-Inspect

FAI

APQP

AS9100/NADCAP knowledge

Job description

• Conduct process audits at supplier facilities to assess quality systems, manufacturing practices, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers, including performing initial qualification audits and ongoing surveillance.
• Develop, maintain, and execute supplier audit schedules based on risk assessments and performance history.
• Work closely with suppliers to investigate non-conformances, determine root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor and report on supplier quality performance metrics, including PPAP/FAI results, delivery quality, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and program management to support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier readiness.
• Ensure supplier processes are capable and controlled for critical aerospace components and special processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier quality agreements and related documentation.
• Stay current on aerospace quality regulations, customer-specific requirements, and industry trends.
• Net-Inspect – upload FAIR’s for approval
• APQP creation and implementation
• Contract Review process