Quality Engineer - Windsor, CT

Position: Quality Engineer

Location: Windsor, CT

Ful Time Employment

Hybrid (Second Shift & Weekends)

2nd shift hours are from 3 PM EST to Midnight, and weekend hours are from 6 AM-EST to Noon.

This is considered a hybrid working position, meaning this role will enable working remotely from home several days per week, as well as working from our LTTS Windsor, CT office and/or Supplier sites several days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

Act as the Member Focal Point (MFP), representing the customer and build positive working relationships with their aerospace suppliers.

Work with suppliers to monitor and document issues and barriers faced in day-to-day operations.

Utilize PPAP core elements (PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, etc.) to identify and make recommendations for managing risk in product development.

Manage quality processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management, including gate reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Level Planning and PPAP acceptance.

Make continuous improvement recommendations to support defect reduction metrics.

Ensure customer compliance standards are met, including process control documentation.

Communicate status reports to LTTS and customer leadership.

Conduct supplier quality performance assessments. Track performance and improvement over time.

Identify supplier quality risks and help drive risk mitigation plans.

Be empowered to execute supplier operational improvement initiatives.

Implements corrective action plans for any identified supplier process gaps.

Regularly presents supplier performance progress, action items, challenges, risks, and

Adheres to import, export, and procurement regulations.

This role requires occasional travel to suppliers as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience

Direct experience with PPAP in the aerospace industry

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

An understanding of engineering outsourcing business practices

In-depth understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems

MFP certification, or ability to obtain.

ASQ (CQE, CQM) certifications

Experience with escape management procedures (ZDP) and RRCAs

Experience with Heat Exchangers

Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with quality tools such as FAI, PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T elements

Working knowledge of APQP, MRL, and QCPC

Experience drafting technical documents, such as Work Instructions, Inspection Plans, etc.

Exposure to key quality tools, such as DAISE, 8D, DIVE, PDCS, LEAN, 6-Sigma, etc.

Exposure to SAP

Exposure to Net Inspect

Knowledge of various manufacturing processes

An ability to build positive intercompany relationships.

Outstanding communication and reporting skills

An alignment with LTTS company values, including Being Purposeful, Ethics & Integrity, Caring, A Culture of Learning, and Results with Accountability.