Quality Engineer

** Quality Engineer*
* *
* Location:

** Thomaston, Connecticut

*
* Schedule:

** Onsite, Monday-Friday

** Type:
** Direct Hire

** Salary:**  $120,000-$135,000+ DOE

** Work Authorization:
** Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

** Position Overview*
* We are seeking an experienced  
** Quality Engineer
** to join a manufacturing organization in  
** Thomaston, CT** . This is a direct-hire opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in  
** ISO 9001:2015 quality systems** , internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement within a  
** manufacturing and/or defense industry environment** .

This role will play a key part in maintaining and improving the company's Quality Management System, supporting compliance initiatives, partnering cross-functionally with operations and engineering, and helping drive quality performance across the business.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Quality Management System (QMS)*
* + Maintain and continuously improve the company's  
** ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System*
* + Manage quality documentation including the  
** Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, and related records*
* + Ensure ongoing compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations

** Audits & Compliance*
* + Lead the  
** internal audit program
** and support audit planning, execution, and follow-up

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for  
** external auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies*
* + Prepare for and participate in third-party audits, customer audits, and compliance inspections

** Root Cause & Corrective Action*
* + Investigate  
** customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and quality issues*
* + Utilize structured root cause analysis and problem-solving tools to identify failure points and drive resolution

+ Partner with engineering, production, and leadership teams to implement and verify  
** corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)*
* ** Continuous Improvement*
* + Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and quality risks across manufacturing operations

+ Support and lead  
** continuous improvement initiatives
** focused on quality, process consistency, and operational performance

+ Help foster a culture of quality, accountability, and proactive problem solving

** Supplier Quality*
* + Monitor and evaluate  
** supplier quality performance*
* + Conduct supplier audits and support supplier corrective action activities when needed

+ Ensure incoming materials and components meet technical, quality, and specification requirements

** Team Support / Leadership*
* + Provide guidance and oversight to a small team of  
** quality inspectors*
* + Ensure adherence to inspection methods, quality standards, and documentation requirements

+ Support training, mentoring, and development of quality personnel

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in  
** Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering** , or a related field preferred

+  
** 5-10+ years
** of progressive quality engineering experience in a  
** manufacturing environment*
* + Strong working knowledge of  
** ISO 9001:2015
** and practical experience maintaining a compliant QMS

+ Experience leading or supporting  
** internal audits, external audits, and corrective action processes*
* + Ability to read and interpret  
** engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation*
* +

Experience with  
** supplier quality** , nonconformance investigations, and quality system documentation

+ Background supporting  
** defense, military, or MIL-SPEC quality requirements
** strongly preferred

+ Professional certifications such as  
** ASQ CQE
** and/or  
** ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
** are a plus

+ Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills

** Compensation & Benefits*
* + Competitive base salary of  **$110,000-$125,000+ DOE*
* + Comprehensive  
** medical and dental insurance*
* +  
** 401(k)
** with company match

+  
** Profit sharing
** and performance bonus program

+ Generous  
** paid time off
** and paid holidays

+  
** Tuition reimbursement
** and professional development support

+  
**…