Principal Quality Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
As a Principal Quality Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Procurement—to analyze quality issues, drive root cause and corrective actions, and continuously improve product quality and process performance. You will monitor and drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap rates, rework, and first-pass yield. This position also plays a leadership role in closing out quality notifications and corrective action requests (CARs) and participating in Quality Clinic activities and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, CT. The Propeller System’s engineering organization in Windsor Locks is a small organization in comparison to many other product lines providing excellent opportunities for motivated engineers to work across multiple specialties supporting the full lifecycle of a product.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Experience supporting AS9100 (or similar) Quality Management System requirements (e.g. Nonconformity Metrics Management, Risk Analysis, Audit support, etc.)
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
- Experience with First Article inspection (FAI) reviews and Net-Inspect approvals
- Previous Propeller Systems experience
- Experience in processing customer returns
- Quality clinic experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including requirements derived from AS9145 and/or AS13100
- Knowledgeable in the 8D process and review C/A plans with the product quality team and exposure to quality tools (RCCA, PPAP, Escape Management)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with data analysis and reporting, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams effectively
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities involving the processing, evaluation and disposition of nonconforming material throughout the Propeller Systems value stream
- Analyze nonconforming material data and coordinate timely and accurate dispositions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory standards
- Manage and monitor quality notifications, ensuring closure through thorough documentation, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams to resolve quality issues impacting production flow and product conformity
- Drive and close assigned Corrective Action Requests (CARs) by leading root cause investigations and ensuring effectiveness of implemented solutions
- Monitor and report on KPIs including scrap, rework, defect trends, and quality notification aging; identify areas for improvement and recommend actions
- Participate in and support Quality Clinic activities to triage quality issues and escalate concerns as needed for cross-functional resolution
- Identify systemic issues and work cross-functionally to implement preventive actions
- Contribute to internal audits, regulatory compliance efforts, and risk mitigation activities
- Manages processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
