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Quality Engineer

Doncasters Group Groton, Connecticut, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 30, 2026

Role & seniority: Quality Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS13100, ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP; APQP, PPAP, FMEA; 8D CAPA; engineering drawings; contract reviews; supplier quality management

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Maintain quality documentation (specs, SOPs, Work Instructions, Quality Manual) aligned with customer requirements

  2. Conduct internal audits and manage non-conformances and CAPA to robust closure

  3. Assess customer satisfaction, support supplier compliance, and participate in regular customer communications; perform contract reviews and CID coordination across departments

  • Must-have skills: Engineering degree (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or equivalent experience; experience with QMS; strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA; solid root cause analysis; proficient in 8D CAPA; ability to read engineering drawings

  • Nice-to-haves: Experience in supplier quality management; exposure to CID processes; familiarity with quality policy deployment and customer audits

  • Location & work type: Groton, Connecticut — on-site; full-time with standard benefits (PTO, 401K, medical insurance)

Full Description

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere or every time you have electricity at the touch of a button, there’s a chance that Doncaster’s played a part in making that happen?

Doncasters is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high – precision alloy components made for the most demanding conditions with manufacturing facilities in Europe, USA Mexico, China, and India. Doncasters Precision Castings of Groton is an industry leader in the development and production of Precision cast components.

Some of the products produced at Groton include Nickel and cobalt based superalloy parts, engine structural components, castings – fans, compressors, and combustors and many more that keep the world in motion!

Groton is one of our largest sites, based in Connecticut, employing 210 employees, and is still growing, Groton is situated in a great location for easy commuting.

What we can offer you

  • An interesting and varied field to work in.
  • An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
  • PTO
  • Competitive 401K
  • Competitive medical insurance

The Role

The Quality Engineer will support the organization in all aspects of developing and managing an effective quality management system that is AS13100 compliant and accredited to ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and major customer standards.

  • Maintaining quality documentation in line with Company and customer requirements including specifications, third party documents, standard operating procedures, work instructions and the Quality Manual.
  • Conduct internal audits as required by accreditations and customers.
  • Record, monitor, and control non-conformances arising from internal and external audits to the point of robust CAPA implementation.
  • Carry out assessments of customer satisfaction and use this information to inform and guide Company strategy.
  • Work with teams throughout the organization to ensure the compliance of suppliers with the requirements of the Company's quality policies, specifications, and procedures.
  • Support the site teams and become involved in regular customer communications.
  • Conduct Contract Reviews and assist with CID incorporation between all departments
  • Perform a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or lesser complexity.

Doncasters Values

We foster a winning mindset that enables everyone to be both safe and able to fulfil their potential. We strive for excellence, commitment, integrity and team work in the pursuit of our goals.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, gender, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, or religious belief. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or assistance to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process; we want to ensure that your beautiful mind makes industrious motion, Please contact careers@doncasters.com [careers@doncasters.com]

Qualifications

  • A Degree in an Engineering discipline (Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical) or equivalent years of work experience in a similar role, within a related industry and understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Experience in working with a quality management system.
  • Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
  • Strong Root Cause Analysis
  • Strong Knowledge of 8D CAPA
  • Understanding of engineering drawings
Quality Management SystemAPQPPPAPFMEARoot Cause Analysis8D CAPAEngineering Drawingsmulti-location

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