Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace- Greater Hartford, CT

Michael Page; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial and manufacturing company in Middletown, CT seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier quality standards in the aerospace industry. The role involves auditing suppliers, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with teams for quality assurance. Ideal candidates should have experience in supplier quality engineering and a strong understanding of ISO/AS9100 standards. This full-time position offers remote flexibility during travel and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of ISO/AS9100 standards and audit procedures.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality and aerospace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit supplier facilities and processes to ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defective parts.
• Manage supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

ISO/AS9100 standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace- Greater Hartford, CT

Join a leading industrial and manufacturing company as a Supplier Quality Engineer in Connecticut. This role focuses on ensuring supplier quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the engineering and manufacturing department.

My client is a long-established leader in precision manufacturing for aerospace and defence, with over 75 years of engineering excellence. Their facility is a flagship site known for producing high-performance components and advanced measurement systems. The company is committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across its global supply chain.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Description

Key responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer are:

• Audit supplier facilities and processes to ensure ISO/AS9100 compliance
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for defective parts
• Manage supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and development
• Document and review First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
• Enforce part rejection and stoppage protocols for non-compliant materials

Profile

A successful Supplier Quality Engineer should have:

• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Engineering within the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of ISO/AS9100 standards and audit procedures
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% for supplier audits and evaluations
• U.S. citizenship or ITAR-compliant status
• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality and aerospace preferred

Job Offer

• Full-time onsite role with remote flexibility during travel
• Opportunity to work with a high-impact team in a mission-critical environment
• Exposure to advanced aerospace technologies and global supply chain operations
• Long-term career potential with a respected industry leader

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing