Quality Engineer III

Lead Aerospace Quality Initiatives

Lead aerospace quality initiatives in a regulated environment. Drive compliance, root cause analysis, and product excellence.

Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing organization producing critical systems and components used across military, satellite, communications, radar, electronic warfare, and commercial applications. Operating within highly regulated environments, they maintain rigorous quality standards and emphasize technical excellence, compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Support and monitor quality assurance activities for aerospace and defense products. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and government regulations. Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and nonconformance management initiatives. Drive continuous improvement efforts through structured problem-solving methodologies. Review and interpret technical documentation including drawings, specifications, ICDs, and ATPs. Support configuration-controlled manufacturing and quality environments. Collaborate with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues. Participate in internal and external audits while ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance. Utilize data-driven approaches to evaluate product and process quality performance. Support production operations by addressing quality concerns that impact manufacturing flow. Implement and maintain quality processes aligned with AS9100, ISO 9001, and related standards. Analyze quality trends and recommend process improvements to increase reliability and performance. Assist with quality planning and verification activities for new and existing products. Promote best practices in quality management across manufacturing operations. Support Lean and operational excellence initiatives as required. Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory, customer, and company quality requirements.

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

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience within aerospace or a similar manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-STD, and regulated manufacturing standards. Experience supporting flight-qualified or high-reliability hardware preferred. Proven expertise in root cause analysis, corrective action, and nonconformance management. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, ICDs, and engineering documentation. Experience working within configuration-controlled environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, structured problem solving, and process improvement methodologies preferred. Familiarity with Minitab is a plus. ASQ/ASQC Quality Engineer Certification preferred.

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. Generous paid time off and company holidays. Tuition reimbursement and professional development support. Opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace, defense, and space programs. Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job summary: Sector Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector Quality, Technical. Industry Industrial / Manufacturing. Where Fairfield. Contract Type Permanent. Consultant name Alexander Tveter. Job Reference JN-092026-7105578.