Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. · 23 hours ago
Senior Quality Engineer
Enfield, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPhoenix Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer who will serve as the primary quality technical expert for a dedicated Customer Account, ensuring rigorous compliance with product and process requirements. The role involves leading cross-functional projects to optimize quality systems and processes, while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and driving improvements in efficiency and cost reduction.
AerospaceManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Own, control, and maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System documentation, including comprehensive management of First Article Inspection (FAI) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs/FARs), ensuring all records are current, traceable, and compliant with internal and customer requirements
Drive compliance and rigorous documentation control for all Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, coordinating cross-functionally to compile, verify, and submit the complete package to secure final sign-off
Lead the corrective process by providing in-depth analysis and advanced statistical data processing. This includes identifying root causes and verifying the effectiveness of solutions for complex product or process nonconformities and design challenges
Reviews quality documentation and records to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products
Conduct thorough inspections and audits of aerospace components and systems to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer quality standards. Assists with audits and audit preparations
Applies a strong knowledge of quality systems to developing and/or improving the systems and products necessary to ensure that the business attains its annual goals and meets internal, customer, and regulatory requirements (ISO9001, AS9100 & NADCAP)
Solve problems and troubleshoot using good judgment, interfacing with other departments/suppliers to ensure thorough root cause/ corrective action is completed for all nonconformances on assigned customer products
Communicates issues or opportunities for improvement identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements
Play an active role on quality management teams within the organization
Supports production needs for customer programs
Works with customers during on-site scheduled audits and visits
Interpret, review, and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and quality control documentation to identify potential issues and deviations. (i.e., Revision Updates)
Participate in the Corrective Action Board/Quality Clinic in root cause analysis and investigations into any non-conformities or defects, taking corrective and preventive actions as needed. Assist on internal, customer, and supplier corrective actions
Participate in supplier quality assessments and supplier audits to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components
Assist the Quality Clinic in reviewing and dispositioning nonconforming material
Interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues. Submit deviation requests to customers for QNs
Maintain, analyze, and distribute required Quality Metrics (i.e., QMS KPIs, Management Review)
Provide guidance and training to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices
Collaborate with Engineering to determine process controls including gaging requirements
Interconnect with the Production/Shop Floor management personnel on quality issues and corrective actions
Assist production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity
Regular verbal or written communication to internal stakeholders utilizing both electronic and analog systems
Utilization of office machines including copiers, scanners, phone systems, computers (including email), and other standard equipment
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with Manufacturing, Operations, and Production Control
Participate in the operation of and compliance with all safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal requirements in accordance with government regulations and company procedures
Maintain a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with all internal, customer and government regulations
Assist with other Inspection Department functions as required
Contributes to accomplishing sundry engineering activities as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Education required
Minimum of five (5) years of Manufacturing and Quality Control experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing industry with exacting/demanding requirements
Experience using lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma problem solving methodology
Experience working in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems in a manufacturing environment
Experience with quality management systems (QMS) compliant with AS9100D
Proficient with ERP systems (Global Shop)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding of customer design specifications and requirements
Understanding of common industry specifications (material, coating/plating, NDT, etc.)
Understanding of complex aerospace blueprints, technical charts, and specification sheets
Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, internally and externally
Ability to accomplish trend analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task and remain flexible to changes; responds with a sense of urgency
Strong knowledge of GD&T blueprints and the ability to interpret them accurately
Preferred
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Company
Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
Complex Machined Aerospace Components At Phoenix Manufacturing, we are proud to be amongst the industry’s leading experts in machined components for the global aerospace sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-07-30
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