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Quality Engineer

Springfield, Massachusetts Permanent USD90,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads quality initiatives in a highly automated aerospace manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards. You'll partner cross-functionally to drive process improvements, resolve quality issues, and elevate overall production performance.
  • Work with cutting-edge 5-axis machining in aerospace manufacturing
  • High-impact quality role with visibility across production & leadership

About Our Client

This organization is a highly respected precision manufacturing facility operating in a technically advanced, automated environment. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development, it offers strong career growth within a safety-first culture.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary advocate for customer quality expectations and concerns
  • Lead root cause investigations and drive effective corrective actions
  • Maintain and enhance Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100)
  • Collaborate with engineering and production to optimize processes and inspections
  • Implement and monitor SPC, Lean, and 6S quality initiatives
  • Support inspection teams to ensure consistent product compliance
  • Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Train employees to reduce defects and inspection rework
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and maintain organized workspaces
  • Travel periodically between nearby manufacturing facilities as needed



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

  • Prior experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of inspection methods, gauging, and measurement techniques
  • Hands-on experience with CMM equipment and CAD-based systems
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to meet physical demands and pass required vision testing

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90000 to $110000 USD annually.
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
  • Clear opportunities for career growth and skill development
  • Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
  • Play a direct role in delivering high-quality aerospace components
Contact
Kyle Perry
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7057887

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Springfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Perry
Job Reference
JN-072026-7057887