Job Description
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Onsite Farmington, CT 1St Shift 7AM-3:30PM
Type: Full Time Direct Hire
Salary: $95-110K+ DOE Plus Excellent Benefits
Type: Full Time Direct Hire
Salary: $95-110K+ DOE Plus Excellent Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking a Quality Engineer with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment who can lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of quality systems such as AS9100, experience performing or supporting internal audits, knowledge of First Article Inspections (FAIs), and the ability to work directly with customers to resolve quality issues.
Aerospace experience is preferred, but strong candidates from medical device, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments will also be considered, provided they have a solid background in quality systems, audits, and corrective action processes.
Summary
Under the supervision of the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will work within the Quality department alongside quality inspectors to support product and raw material inspections and maintain key quality processes.
This individual will manage the Non-Conforming Material, Internal Audit, and Calibration processes. Additional responsibilities include collecting and analyzing non-conformance data, reviewing process Cpk results, identifying process improvements, conducting root cause investigations, and completing quality documentation and customer complaint packages.
The role will also support Gage R&R, MSA, and First Article Inspection (FAI) packages while working closely with Quality, Engineering, Production, and customers to maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments while following established work instructions.
- Perform inspection checks, verify dimensions, and ensure work instructions are being followed.
- Support daily shipments by performing final inspections, generating certifications, and assisting with product packaging and movement as needed.
- Serve as the primary Quality point of contact for the location, reporting to the Quality Manager.
- Work with the Quality Manager to implement system and process improvements across multiple sites.
- Complete training requirements to become a customer-approved DQR/DSQR self-release agent.
- Coordinate the Material Review Board (MRB) process for non-conforming materials.
- Complete required quality reports and packages, including AS9102-compliant FAI packages, PFMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP, AS9100, and AS13100 documentation.
- Perform mathematical calculations to determine the extent of nonconformances and complete appropriate documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Support onsite Safety and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives.
- Coordinate information exchange between South Carolina inspectors and the Connecticut location, including CMM data, certifications, travelers, and air flow data.
- Coordinate and conduct internal audits.
- Support external customer and registrar audits.
- Manage and coordinate the calibration system.
- Coordinate employee training records and tracking in conjunction with the HR Manager.
- Support Engineering with new part development, process improvements, tooling and gage qualifications, Gage R&R, and correlations.
- Coordinate metallurgical testing schedules and be willing to obtain P&W LCS Certification.
- Learn and work with customer portals, including P&W, GE Aviation, Siemens, and GE Power.
- Upload KPC data to customer portals as required.
- Identify measuring equipment requiring repair or replacement and coordinate necessary action.
- Provide flexible support across departments, shifts, training, and workflow requirements.
- Comply with OSHA and EH&S requirements.
- Be willing to receive CMM programming training, if necessary, and work with Engineering to troubleshoot and develop CMM programs.
- Perform additional duties within the scope of the position to support departmental objectives.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree enrollment or completion preferred.
- Previous experience in a Quality role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
- Ability to work across multiple departments in a diverse environment.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and influence without direct authority.
- PC-DMIS exposure preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software.
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
- MSA experience.
- MiniTab or QI Macro for Excel knowledge.
- NADCAP audit experience.
- Internal audit experience.
- LCS Certification (P&W) or metallurgical knowledge.
- Registrar audit exposure.
- Design or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience.
- CMM operation experience.
- CMM programming experience, particularly PC-DMIS.
About Us
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Farmington, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $95,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.topprospectgroup.com/ |
About Company
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.
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