Quality Engineer - Aerospace - Barrington, NH

Barrington Permanent USD75,000 - USD85,000 per year View Job Description
This role focuses on improving product quality, optimizing manufacturing processes, and strengthening Quality Management Systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements. You'll work cross-functionally to solve complex quality issues, lead root cause investigations, and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Drive quality improvements in a high-performance manufacturing environment
  • Own end-to-end impact across customers, production, and engineering

About Our Client

This organization is a highly respected, process-driven manufacturer operating in a regulated, quality-critical environment. They invest in continuous improvement, advanced engineering standards, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver exceptional results to their customers.

Job Description

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards including AS9100 and customer requirements
  • Maintain and improve Quality Management System documentation and procedures
  • Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement and waste reduction
  • Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, and FMEA
  • Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure lasting improvements
  • Investigate customer complaints, returns, and non-conformances, and deliver formal responses (8D, corrective actions)
  • Provide technical quality support to production teams, including inspection and acceptance criteria
  • Oversee inspection plans, control plans, and validation activities
  • Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) in line with AS9102 requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on new product introductions and feasibility reviews
  • Support supplier quality initiatives, audits, and performance improvement plans
  • Analyze quality data (scrap, rework, FPY, supplier metrics) to identify trends and drive improvements
  • Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation planning for products and processes

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or similar (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Experience with inspection methods, measurement systems, and calibration
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead impactful, cross-functional quality initiatives
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing and regulated industry standards
  • Strong culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
  • High visibility role working with customers, suppliers, and leadership
  • Ability to directly influence product quality and operational performance
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049095

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Barrington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049095