Quality Assurance - QA Engineer

Chromalloy•Windsor, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer ensures aerospace products, manufacturing processes, and suppliers meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and regulatory standards. The role partners with quality, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement, investigate quality issues, and support the delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant aerospace components. The position is on-site in Windsor, Connecticut, in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated environment.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, quality tools, and root cause analysis methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Experience working within an AS9100-certified environment.
Experience performing First Article Inspections (AS9102).
Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability studies, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer and regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.
Lead investigations of nonconforming material, customer escapes, and quality system issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, RCCA, and Five Why analysis.
Develop, maintain, and improve inspection plans, control plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
Perform First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
Analyze quality performance data and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and process capability.
Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Monitor quality metrics including scrap, rework, yield, customer complaints, and process performance.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
Participate in process validation activities, production readiness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to establish and verify quality standards.
Develop inspection methods, testing approaches, and quality controls to ensure product conformity.
Prepare reports and present findings related to quality performance, investigations, and improvement opportunities.