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Quality Engineer - Aerospace - Chicopee, MA

Chicopee, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for qualifying and industrializing advanced PTFE‑cored aerospace hose assemblies, from test planning through stable production. You'll play a hands‑on role bringing a newly installed braiding line into full operational readiness while ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace standards.
  • Own the launch of next‑gen aerospace hose products from day one
  • Be the in‑house expert for a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art braiding line

About Our Client

This organization is a long‑established aerospace manufacturer with a global footprint, supplying critical components to both commercial and defense platforms. They are investing heavily in new technology, equipment, and engineering expertise to support next‑generation aircraft programs.

Job Description

  • Lead qualification of PTFE‑cored aerospace hose families to customer and industry standards
  • Develop and execute test plans covering proof, burst, impulse, temperature, and vacuum testing
  • Bring a newly installed spiral braiding line into stable, repeatable production
  • Author and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, and qualification documentation
  • Interface with external test labs, OEMs, and airframers during approval and certification activities
  • Act as a technical SME for hose design, braiding, and process capability

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

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace or high‑spec hose, tubing, or fluid conveyance products
  • Direct experience with PTFE or fluoropolymer hose qualification and testing standards
  • Background in writing and executing qualification, validation, and inspection documentation
  • Exposure to braided or spiral‑reinforced products (hose, conduit, cable, or similar)
  • Ability to work on‑site in Massachusetts; U.S. person status required due to program constraints

What's on Offer

  • High‑visibility role tied directly to new capital investment and growth
  • Opportunity to become the go‑to technical authority for a critical product line
  • Work on aerospace programs with long lifecycles and real engineering depth
  • Competitive compensation with relocation support for top technical talent
  • Stable organization with strong backing and long‑term demand
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996357

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicopee
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-042026-6996357