Job Description
Our client, a growing aerospace manufacturing company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, hands-on quality professional who enjoys problem-solving, driving continuous improvement, and working across multiple areas of a manufacturing operation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
- Utilize Excel and other analytical tools to investigate quality concerns and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support and maintain quality systems in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
- Participate in internal audits and support audit preparation and follow-up activities.
- Interface with customers on quality-related issues, initiatives, and corrective actions.
- Support nonconforming material processes and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
- Assist with inspection activities, including verification of products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation and other quality-related reports and packages.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other departments to improve processes and maintain product quality.
- Support calibration activities, measurement systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with the Quality Manager and team members to identify and resolve issues impacting production and quality.
- Collaborate with the company's other manufacturing location on quality-related projects as needed.
- Assist with additional quality and inspection responsibilities based on business needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Previous experience in a Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related manufacturing quality role.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Knowledge of AS9100 is required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and identify trends.
- Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with a specific platform is not required.
- Experience with or exposure to Minitab is beneficial.
- Familiarity with CMM equipment and measurement systems; CMM programming experience is not required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with customers.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate across departments.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and take on responsibilities across multiple areas of the quality function.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Farmington, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://thepanthergrp.com |
About Company
The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.
With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.
The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.
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