Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description The Quality Engineer supports and enhances the effectiveness of the Quality Management System while ensuring that products and manufacturing processes meet stringent aerospace, defense, and customer requirements. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Suppliers, and Customers to drive quality improvements, support audits, investigate nonconformances, and maintain compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards. Responsibilities Participate in contract reviews to interpret engineering drawings, customer-specific quality requirements, process specifications, and compliance obligations.Develop and maintain quality standards, inspection methods, procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation to support consistent and compliant production.Generate, review, and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in compliance with AS9102 requirements.Serve as a technical quality resource during customer visits, source inspections, and external quality audits, representing the organization’s quality position.Maintain manufacturing processes and operations in a continuous state of AS9100 and customer compliance.Conduct and support internal audits, process audits, and job-sequence audits to verify the compliance and effectiveness of the Quality Management System.Lead investigations into customer complaints, internal nonconformances, process failures, and quality escapes, ensuring timely resolution.Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA/RCCA) to eliminate recurring issues and improve process robustness.Support destructive and non-destructive testing activities and validation requirements to confirm product and process conformity.Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement in products and processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing, to integrate quality requirements into new and existing products and processes.Support supplier-related quality activities as needed to ensure incoming materials and components meet specified requirements. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.Minimum of 1 year of Quality Engineering experience within an AS9100, ISO 9001, aerospace, defense, medical device, or similar regulated manufacturing environment.Experience supporting manufacturing quality systems and production operations.Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and corrective and preventive action processes (CAPA/RCCA).Experience with Quality Management Systems and quality control practices in a regulated environment.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and process requirements.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and customer-facing communication.Proficiency in quality engineering and quality assurance principles within aerospace and defense applications.Familiarity with AS9100 standards and requirements.Ability to analyze quality data and performance metrics to drive data-based decisions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with aerospace and defense products or in a highly regulated manufacturing industry.Background in supplier quality, including collaboration with external suppliers and customers.Hands-on experience with internal, process, and job-sequence audits.Exposure to AS9102 First Article Inspection processes and documentation.Knowledge of both destructive and non-destructive testing methods and validation activities.Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, program management, suppliers, and customers.Comfort working in a dynamic, innovation-focused environment that emphasizes quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Interest in professional growth and advancement within a quality-focused manufacturing organization. Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing setting in Connecticut and involves daily interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams working on highly engineered aerospace and defense products that support critical applications around the world. The environment is dynamic and focused on innovation, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. The position requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor to support production operations, audits, inspections, and testing activities. The dress code is casual, while still appropriate for a manufacturing environment and aligned with safety requirements. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Danbury, CT. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Competitive Compensation, Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3% Safe Harbor Contribution, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Supplemental Financial Protection Insurance Plans, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, Employee Referral Bonus Program & Professional Development Opportunities Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Danbury,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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