New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Engineer

Location: Windsor, CT
Salary Range: $90K - $100K
Benefits: Listed at the bottom

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities within a growing manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for developing inspection strategies, programming coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), verifying product compliance, and maintaining quality documentation throughout the product introduction process.

The NPI Quality Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, and Quality Control teams to ensure new products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong CMM programming experience, a solid understanding of GD&T, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS and MCOSMOS for precision-machined components.

• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, product specifications, and technical documentation to establish appropriate inspection methods and measurement strategies.

• Select and utilize appropriate fixturing, tooling, and inspection setups to ensure accurate, consistent, and repeatable measurements.

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer-specific standards to establish product inspection criteria.

• Review and verify product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, dimensional requirements, and customer specifications.

• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies to validate measurement processes and equipment.

• Develop, prepare, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection plans, First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation in accordance with customer requirements.

• Ensure quality plans, project documentation, and process controls meet applicable requirements, objectives, and contractual obligations.

• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and quality personnel to resolve inspection issues, address product nonconformances, and support successful product launches.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quality Engineer or in a similar quality-focused manufacturing role.

• Minimum of 3 years of CMM programming experience.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, engineering specifications, and dimensional inspection methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with PC-DMIS and/or MCOSMOS CMM programming.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system requirements.

• Proven experience performing quality inspections and supporting quality assurance activities in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis and process control tools, including Minitab and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a positive attitude and commitment to quality.

• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.

• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree or a degree in a related technical field.

• Additional experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, precision machining, or new product introduction programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with 5% company match

• Employee assistance program

• Disability insurance

• Paid holidays