Senior Quality Engineer

Belcan; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Senior Quality Engineer for its aerospace manufacturing plant in Bethel, CT. The role involves implementing quality standards across production, supplier interaction, and process improvement to meet aerospace specifications.

You will analyze data, manage internal and supplier audits, and coordinate with FAA/DCMA agencies as needed. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or engineering are required, with ITAR compliance and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read technical data and specifications.
• Knowledge of statistics and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct quality standards for processing materials into product.
• Develop and initiate methods and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Interface with suppliers and external customers to resolve product issues.
• Devise procedures, forms, methods for recording and evaluating quality data.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to disposition and assess cost of discrepant material.
• Provide quality technical assistance to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Work with employees engaged in measuring and testing product and recording quality and reliability data.
• Compile and generate training material and conduct training sessions on quality activities.
• Conduct Supplier control activities including purchase order review and corrective action responses from suppliers.
• Act as liaison with customers and governmental agencies, such as the FAA and DCMA.
• Participate in internal and external control and review activities such as internal audits & product audits including customer reviews.
• Respond to customer requests for information and coordinate activities of FAA certified Repair Station.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical data interpretation

Measurement systems

Statistics & root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

Summary:

Client’s Aerospace Group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer. The plant manufactures pressure sensors for a wide variety of commercial, military & space applications.

The position of Quality Engineer requires the ability to work and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process. The QE requires input from the bid review/order entry process, supplier oversight, production planning, parts procurement, manufacturing and test, final acceptance, software analysis, and corrective action analysis, and customer support.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards and systems for processing materials into product.
• Develop and initiate methods and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Interface with suppliers and external customers to resolve product issues.
• Devise procedures, forms, methods for recording and evaluating quality data.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures to disposition and assess cost of discrepant material.
• Provide quality technical assistance to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Work with employees engaged in measuring and testing product and recording quality and reliability data.
• Compile and generate training material and conduct training sessions on quality activities.
• Conduct Supplier control activities including purchase order review, resolution of non-conforming products from suppliers, and review of corrective action responses from suppliers.
• Act as liaison with customers and governmental agencies, such as the FAA and DCMA in regard
• Participate in internal and external control and review activities such as internal audits & product audits including customer reviews.
• Respond to customer requests for information and coordinate activities of FAA certified Repair Station.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand technical data
• Knowledge of measurement systems
• Understanding of statistics and root cause analysis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical role.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred but not required).
• Aerospace, medical, or other highly regulated industry experience