Quality Engineer - Full Time Perm Onsite - Kensington

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com is seeking an experienced supplier quality auditor to join a aerospace-focused team in the United States. You will conduct process audits at supplier facilities to assess quality systems, manufacturing practices, and compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

You will evaluate and approve new suppliers, manage CAPA activities, monitor PPAP/FAI results, and collaborate with engineering and program management to support NPI and supplier readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting supplier quality audits and supplier qualification.
• Knowledge of AS9100/NADCAP standards and PPAP/FAI.
• Strong CAPA and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supplier quality audits

CAPA

PPAP/FAI

AS9100

NADCAP

NPI collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.