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CapstoneONE Search lists this Senior Quality Engineer opportunity in new hartford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

(Aerospace/Defense) CapstoneONE Search | New Hartford, Connecticut (On-site)

We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer due to continued company growth. This role will serve as the critical link between the organization and its external supplier base, driving quality performance across a defined supplier portfolio.

Position Overview

* Reports to the Supplier Quality Manager; partners closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance

* Leads supplier development activities to improve process capability, quality systems, and on-time delivery performance

* Drives root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for nonconformances and escapes

* Owns and maintains supplier scorecards, tracking quality, delivery, and responsiveness metrics

* Supports new supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI activities, and supplier process/quality system audits

* Reviews and dispositions supplier-related nonconforming material; manages containment through corrective action closure

* Supports continuous improvement initiatives to reduce supplier-related defects, delivery disruptions, and cost of poor quality

* Requires limited travel (approximately 10-15%) for supplier visits, audits, and on-site problem-solving support

Position Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related field) preferred

* 3+ years of Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry

* Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and root cause/corrective action methodologies

* Strong communication skills with experience leading discussions across supplier and internal cross-functional teams