Quality Engineer - NPI, Root-Cause & Compliance

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure in-process and final product quality meets customer and division requirements. The role is in-office at the East Hartford plant.

Key duties include reviewing design and process documentation, supporting audits and NPI, and driving continuous improvement with tools such as 8D and 5 Why’s. Requires a four-year degree (or equivalent experience) and SPC/lean proficiency.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree (or 5 years of inspection experience) plus 2–3 years as a Quality Engineer.
• Proficiency in SPC and lean methods.
• Ability to read GD&T and perform shop math.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, procedures, and quality documents to meet requirements.
• Perform internal audits and support AS9100 quality systems.
• Provide Quality support to Engineering on NPI and nonconforming parts.
• Interact with Customer Service to resolve issues and respond to CARs.
• Lead quality metrics and root-cause analysis (8D/5 Whys).

Skills

Statistical process control

Lean principles

GD&T interpretation

Shop math

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years inspection experience

Tools

CMM

Vision systems

Job description

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure in-process and final product quality meets customer and division requirements. The role is in-office at the East Hartford plant.

Key duties include reviewing design and process documentation, supporting audits and NPI, and driving continuous improvement with tools such as 8D and 5 Why’s. Requires a four-year degree (or equivalent experience) and SPC/lean proficiency.