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Quality Engineer - Aerospace - Hartford, CT

Hartford, Connecticut Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
This role is centered on developing and optimizing CMM programs while ensuring quality standards are consistently met across precision-machined components. You'll work cross-functionally to drive inspection strategies, improve processes, and support high-spec manufacturing projects.
  • Own CMM programming in a high-precision aerospace environment
  • Drive quality excellence with real impact on production outcomes

About Our Client

This organization is a well-established manufacturing business known for delivering highly engineered components into demanding industries. They offer a quality-driven environment where continuous improvement and technical expertise are highly valued.

Job Description

  • Develop, edit, and optimize CMM programs using PC-DMIS and MCOSMOS
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications to define inspection strategies
  • Establish robust fixturing and measurement setups to ensure accuracy and repeatability
  • Conduct detailed inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings and standards
  • Perform MSA and Gage R&R studies to validate measurement systems
  • Create and maintain quality documentation including Control Plans, FAI, and PPAP packages
  • Ensure all processes and documentation align with contractual and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering, machining, and quality teams to drive improvements
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment



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

  • 3+ years of hands-on CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS or MCOSMOS)
  • Strong expertise in GD&T, blueprint reading, and inspection methodologies
  • Experience working within ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 environments
  • Background in manufacturing quality engineering, ideally within precision machining or aerospace
  • Proficiency with statistical tools such as Minitab and SPC
  • Associate's degree required (Engineering or related field), Bachelor's preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant quality engineering experience overall
  • Experience with Supplier Quality and aerospace machining suppliers is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of PPAP and quality process deployment
  • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with minimal supervision
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

What's on Offer

  • Work on complex, high-precision components in a quality-driven environment
  • Strong cross-functional exposure with engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Opportunity to own and improve key quality processes and systems
  • Career growth within a stable and technically advanced organisation
  • Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037372

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hartford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-062026-7037372