Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer- East Hartford, CT

Aerospace components

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role will focus on executing quality systems, managing nonconformances, and leading continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with cross-functional manufacturing teams. You will play a key role in ensuring product quality, driving root cause investigations, and supporting standardized processes across the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI) to ensure product conformity.

• Support manufacturing operations by adhering to established quality processes.

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and facilitate problem resolution teams.

• Manage nonconformance processes, including documentation, corrective action tracking, and closure.

• Review process plans and technical data to ensure compliance with standard work.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving turnaround time, and lowering cost.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and customer support teams.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering expertise with experience in ISO 9001.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis and RCCA.

• Familiarity with aerospace standards and ISO regulations.

• Strong data analysis skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ISO/AS9100 or AS9110 quality standards.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Auditor certification.

• Background in aerospace manufacturing or military aviation maintenance.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License is a plus.

• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This position operates within an aerospace manufacturing shop floor supporting highly regulated production operations. It is a union environment where Quality Engineers are responsible for inspection, analysis, and oversight, but do not engage in physical or hands-on work. You will work in a highly collaborative setting, partnering with operations, engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. There is a strong emphasis on quality, turnaround time, and continuous improvement. The environment consists of structured yet evolving processes, allowing candidates to work within standardized procedures while also contributing to their improvement and maturation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $56.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.