Principal Quality Engineer - Aerospace

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Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Principal Quality Engineer - Aerospace position. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be 6 months in duration and is on-site with the client residing in Middletown, CT.

Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Quality Engineer to join our dynamic aerospace manufacturing team. In this senior leadership position, you will champion quality excellence across our supply chain and production processes, ensuring unwavering compliance with industry-leading standards such as AS9100 and AS9102. As a key player in our commitment to delivering mission-critical aerospace components, you will drive the resolution of complex quality challenges, particularly in managing and resolving incomplete First Article Inspections (FAIs) while training a cross-functional team to tackle large-scale documentation discrepancies. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, exceptional leadership acumen, and a proven track record of fostering collaboration with suppliers to mitigate risks and enhance product integrity. If you thrive at solving large systemic problems and training a team to uphold those news standards, this is your opportunity to help our client improve their quality signature.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead AS9100 Compliance Initiatives : Serve as the organization's AS9100 subject matter expert, overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Expertise in AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) : Act as the primary authority on AS9102 standards, guiding the team through the full FAI lifecycle. Specialize in identifying and resolving incomplete FAIs by meticulously reviewing inspection records, ballooned engineering drawings, and serialized part data. Proactively coordinate with suppliers to gather missing documentation, such as material certifications, dimensional reports, or test results, while negotiating timelines and implementing escalation protocols to prevent production delays.
• Supplier Coordination and Risk Management : Build and maintain strategic relationships with our network of aerospace suppliers. Develop and execute supplier quality audits, performance scorecards, and improvement programs focused on AS9102 compliance. Lead root cause analysis (e.g., using 8D or Fishbone methodologies) for FAI discrepancies and implement preventive measures to reduce recurrence rates, targeting a supplier FAI completion rate of 95%+ within agreed SLAs.
• Team Leadership and Organizational Direction : Assemble, mentor, and direct a cross-functional team of quality engineers, inspectors, and analysts (6-8 team members) to resolve large-scale and intricate documentation issues. Foster a culture of accountability and innovation by setting clear objectives and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions on AS9100 / AS9102 best practices. Drive agile problem-solving for high-impact challenges.
• Process Optimization and Documentation Excellence : Design and deploy standardized workflows for FAI processing, leveraging tools like electronic data management systems (e.g., Net-Inspect or similar) to streamline incomplete record handling. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to integrate quality gates into the product development lifecycle, reducing documentation errors.
• Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement : Perform advanced risk analyses on quality processes, with a focus on AS9102 vulnerabilities in supplier-submitted FAIs. Champion Lean Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency, and prepare executive-level reports on quality metrics, trends, and ROI from team-led resolutions.

Requirements :

Experience :

Technical Skills :

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Design Characteristics;

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Process Characteristics), with advanced skills in handling deviations, waivers, and supplemental FAI data. Experience using FAI software for ballooning, traceability, and digital signatures.

Leadership and Soft Skills :

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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