Quality Engineer I — Aerospace Quality & Process Improvement

Pursuit Aerospace; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer I to lead critical quality initiatives in a 100% on-site role in Manchester, CT. You will ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and drive process improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations.

You will maintain the product quality and inspection system, including dimensional, metallurgical, NDT and traceability activities, while collaborating with Engineering and Operations to ensure smooth transfer of new products to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of quality experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Participate in contract review to meet customer requirements in QMS.
• Lead chemical processing to ensure AS9100 and NADCAP conformance.
• Lead corrective actions using 5-Why and 8D methodologies.
• Support continual improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, LEAN).
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to transfer new products to production.
• Support Quality Inspectors to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and close findings with corrective actions.
• Facilitate customer audits and close audit findings.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material reports.
• Prepare and submit customer approval documentation.
• Create and maintain quality documentation (manuals, procedures).
• Support site needs related to over-inspection and dock area functions.

Skills

Quality experience

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Mentoring

Communication skills

CAD

ERP software

QMS

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science or Metallurgy

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD

QMS

ERP software

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer I to lead critical quality initiatives in a 100% on-site role in Manchester, CT. You will ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and drive process improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations.

You will maintain the product quality and inspection system, including dimensional, metallurgical, NDT and traceability activities, while collaborating with Engineering and Operations to ensure smooth transfer of new products to