Quality Engineer – NPI, Audits & Process Improvement

HORST Engineering; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO Package

Paid Company Holidays

401K Match Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

HORST Engineering in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure in-process and final product quality aligns with customer and division requirements. This 100% in-office role focuses on supporting NPI, audits, and supplier quality initiatives at our East Hartford plant.

The successful candidate will review drawings, procedures, and inspection analyses; interpret AS9100C and ISO9001:2008, contribute to corrective actions, and drive continuous improvements across purchasing and

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree or equivalent inspection experience.
• Experience with statistical process control.
• Knowledge of GD&T and shop mathematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Strong human relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews design drawings and changes to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Supports the contract review process.
• Interprets AS9100C, ISO9001:2008, ASQR-01, and other specs.
• Performs internal audits; AS9100 internal audits a plus.
• Provides quality support to Engineering for NPI and nonconforming parts.
• Interacts with Customer Service to resolve issues.
• Responds to CAR requests with process improvements.
• Interacts with customers to resolve quality issues.
• Supports Purchasing with material procurement and supplier requirements.
• Generates quality metrics and reviews trends to mitigate risk.
• Measures supplier performance.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action using 8D and 5 Why.
• Leads and supports Quality Clinic activities.
• Maintains Quality Records to assure regulatory compliance.
• Implements new inspection tools and technology (CMM, vision systems).
• Supports continuous improvement projects.
• Flows quality requirements to suppliers to prevent nonconforming product.
• Works with suppliers to resolve and prevent nonconforming product issues.

Skills

Statistical process control

Lean principles

GD&T

Shop math

Windows/Office

Interpersonal skills

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HORST Engineering in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure in-process and final product quality aligns with customer and division requirements. This 100% in-office role focuses on supporting NPI, audits, and supplier quality initiatives at our East Hartford plant.

The successful candidate will review drawings, procedures, and inspection analyses; interpret AS9100C and ISO9001:2008, contribute to corrective actions, and drive continuous improvements across purchasing and