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Quality Engineer

Hamilton Connections

Danbury, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
8D, AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Electromechanical Assembly, Engineering Drawing, Failure Analysis, High Reliability, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internal Audit, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Danbury, CT
POSTED
1 day ago
Hamilton Connections is seeking candidate for a quality engineer position at a manufacturing company in Danbury CT. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

The quality engineer is the primary interface with customers and suppliers to help meet customer technical and quality requirements as well as to resolve quality issues. This position is also responsible for maintaining and supporting the quality management system.

The hours are 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. The salary is $85,000 a year.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Direct interface with manufacturing and QC to resolve manufacturing issues and to identify areas where opportunities exist to implement improvements
  • Address internal and customer complaints by performing root cause analysis, identifying containment actions and implementing immediate corrective and long-term preventative actions
  • Perform contract/purchase order reviews to ensure technical and quality requirements are identified and implemented for manufacturing and suppliers
  • Generate quality plans and inspection plans to address specific customer requirements
  • Generate and maintain quality management procedures and instructions
  • Have direct interface with customers, customer representatives and auditors
  • Assist with addressing supplier quality issues as needed
  • Support or lead failure analysis projects
  • Perform internal quality system audits and process audits
  • Review AS9102 First Article Reports (internal and external)
  • Analyze performance metrics, identify trends, recommend and implement actions for improvement
  • Support production readiness and new product introduction
  • Other duties as assigned
 
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical field and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract manufacturing of high-reliability electro/mechanical assemblies for defense/aerospace industry; circuit card assembly a plus
  • Experience with reading and interpreting customer documents including engineering drawings, specifications and standards
  • Experience in performing root cause and corrective action using tools such as 8D, fishbone and 5 why
  • Continuous improvement tools using Kaizen, six sigma and lean principles and tools
  • AS9100 lead auditor certification a plus
  • J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 experience; trainer certification a plus
  • Knowledge of AS9102 First Article standards and processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Must be able to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) andor the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements 
  • Able to pass pre-employment screenings 

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