Senior Quality Engineer

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Location: Branford, CT

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Work Setting: Onsite

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Travel: Up to 15% (domestic/international)

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Compensation: $90,000 $110,000 (Relocation assistance available)

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Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Life Insurance, , EAP, Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, 401(k) with match, Educational Assistance

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What Youll Do

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• Ensure product quality and compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, and FAA requirements
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• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
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• Analyze data to identify trends and implement quality improvement strategies
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering to drive process control and efficiency
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• Oversee inspection processes and create/maintain quality standards, quality plans, and procedures
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• Monitor KPIs such as scrap, rework, and customer complaints, and lead initiatives to reduce COPQ
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• Manage and lead internal and external audits
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• Represent Quality in customer discussions, MRB activities, and supplier quality reviews
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• Support APQP, PPAP, and new product introduction activities
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• Train and mentor teams on quality tools, processes, and best practices
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What You Bring

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• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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• 3+ years in a manufacturing quality role, preferably in aerospace or a regulated industry
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• Experience with welding, brazing, heat treat, or special process environments
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• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
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• Hands-on experience leading CAPA, MRB, and root cause investigations
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• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards (AS9100, NADCAP)
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• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and Microsoft Office
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• Strong communication and technical writing skills
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• Customer-focused mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
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What You Get

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• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
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• Full benefits from day one: health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA
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• Company-paid life, , and EAP coverage
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• 401(k) with company match
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• Pet insurance, theft protection, and educational assistance
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• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation
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• Opportunities to make a real impact on product quality, team development, and customer satisfaction
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