Senior QA Engineer Senior QA Engineer
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Job Title: Senior QA Engineer
Location: Windsor, CT 06095
Duration: 06 Months Contract
Hours: 08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM (Mon Fri)
Pay Range:$45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Windsor, CT 06095
Duration: 06 Months Contract
Hours: 08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM (Mon Fri)
Pay Range:$45.00/hr. to $50.00/hr.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality role within a Part 145 repair station or aerospace manufacturing.
- In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, AS9110/AS9100 standards, and industry guidance documents.
- Working knowledge of OEM technical publications (e.g., CMMs, AMMs, SBs, SILs).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Special process experience or awareness is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- The corporate quality engineer ensures regulatory compliance, adherence to customer-specific requirements, and alignment with OEM maintenance manuals and publications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a mix of manufacturing and repair processes with diverse customer demands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality procedures to comply with FAA regulations, OEM publications (e.g., Ems, CMMs, AMMs, SBs), and QMS protocols.
- Support site with compliance with applicable regulations, including FAA , EASA, CAAC, etc.
- Manage and drive improvement of quality metrics such as COPQ, inspection findings, escapes, and nonconformities.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement robust corrective/preventive actions using industry methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, 5 Whys).
- Interface with OEMs, DERs, and regulatory representatives to ensure traceability and acceptability of repairs and components.
- Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory (FAA, etc.), industry (AS9100), and customer surveillance audits.
- Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, Six Sigma, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke).
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and Repair Risk Assessments.
- Participate in cross-functional teams for new repair capabilities and engineering changes, ensuring regulatory and customer alignment.
- Train and mentor personnel on quality policies, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance best practices.
- Lead efforts to systemically reduce defects through implementation of AS9145 and AS13100 initiatives.
