Quality Engineer

Position

Quality Engineer – A&D DQR - CT

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we can solve problems better, faster. This multi‑dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large‑scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi‑tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all.

If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge‑crushers we seek have the following characteristics and skills.

• Establish, investigate, analyze, verify, assure, and sustain part/process quality (OEM, Supplier, MRO) stemming from your general/focused experience (MRL – including MSA, PPAP, FAI, etc.) coupled with the core industry’s recognized quality tools, and apply them appropriately, thoroughly, and timely.
• The initial role (6 months on‑site distribution site, Enfield, CT) will focus on moving orders from a quality perspective. The role requires the ability to obtain/hold Delegated Quality Representative (DQR) status from the customer’s customer. This will be used in addressing received quality documentation issues, approving FAI’s, and release of orders ready to ship. Short training will be provided.
• Solicit process data and use formal systematic RC‑CA tools and experience to support or participate in product and/or process improvement projects aimed at reducing COPQ.
• Execute work in any/all of the following Quality functions:
  Quality Management System (QMS), Part & Process Qualification / Verification, Non‑Conforming Material, Continuous Improvement / Development.
• Engage with customer, customer’s suppliers, and others in a competent, technical, and professional manner.
• Help the company grow its services and market share.

• BSME or equivalent technical degree.
• 5+ total years relevant experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Industrial / Supply Chain Engineering.
• 3+ years within the Aerospace & Defense industry preferred.
• Other Quality Certifications – noteworthy.

• Product Life Cycle experience with complex mechanical components/assemblies/products – aero/marine/industrial gas turbine preferred.
• Ability to establish/interpret/review quality requirements.
• Perform work to industry standards and regulatory agencies such as AS9100‑D, AS13100, AS9145, AS9110, AS6081, ISO 9001‑2015, FAA/FARs, DCMA/DoD.
• Capable of reading technical drawings utilizing GD&T and containing quality requirements.
• Familiarity with modern high‑tech manufacturing processes (metal, composites, coatings).
• Proper gauge selection/use, gauge calibration, R&R studies.
• Knowledge of/Experience conducting PPAP / MRL elements; FAI.
• Supporting activities tied to Supplier selection, NPI launches, Transitions, Supplier Auditing, Training/Development initiatives.
• Working with / evaluating non‑conforming material, product recall, MRB, RC‑CA.
• Presenting technical data/results to customer and regulatory representatives.
• Advanced MS Office tools (Excel – pivot, charts, lookups, macros; PowerPoint – technical presentations, training; Word – procedural writing). Data reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik, etc.).
• Interacting with electronic MRP / SW / WI systems (input/mining/extracting/analyzing).
• Using statistical based tools, analysis, and metrics (Minitab, etc.).
• Customer relationship building skills.