Quality Engineer

Advantage Technical
$80,000.00-$80,000.00
United States, Connecticut, Torrington
May 02, 2025
Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer Type: Full time/Direct Hire Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your AS9100 expertise helps ensure flawless production? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in upholding and enhancing our quality systems. About the Role: As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement, resolve complex quality issues, and promote a culture of precision and accountability. Your knowledge of AS9100 standards will help ensure all processes and products meet stringent regulated industry requirements. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and submit Customer First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102. Review and disposition non-conforming product and lead root cause analysis for DMIRs. Conduct thorough RMA investigations and interface directly with customers to resolve quality issues. Develop and maintain procedures, training documents, and work instructions to ensure standardized, high-quality output. Drive and support Continuous Improvement Initiatives aligned with company quality objectives. Initiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs). Lead or support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) efforts with clear documentation and follow-through. Apply statistical analysis and quality tools (e.g., SPC, Pareto, 8D) to drive process improvements. Participate in and lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and company QMS. Actively participate in Engineering Design Reviews and review process/engineering documents for accuracy. Visit suppliers and customers to conduct process audits, root cause analysis, and quality support. Promote a clean, organized, and safety-conscious work environment. Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a quality-focused role, preferably a regulated industry. Experience with quality systems is a strong plus. Technical Skills: AS9100 experience required; trained internal auditor strongly preferred. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation. Familiarity with root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.). Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MRP and quality management systems a plus. ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) are a plus. Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Why Join Us? Be part of a company committed to precision, quality, and innovation. Work on exciting projects. Collaborate with skilled professionals who are passionate about what they do. Grow your career in a quality-driven culture that values continuous improvement and professional development. The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. 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