Quality Engineer

Aerospace is at a turning point - costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won’t just take a job - you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support shop floor production within our Operations organization in Manchester, CT. This role is embedded in a cross-functional environment that includes Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering.

The Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality interface to manufacturing operations, ensuring products and processes meet defined requirements for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on driving product and process quality, supporting production in real time, and ensuring robust quality systems are in place and followed.

A key responsibility of this position includes participation in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, where the Quality Engineer evaluates non-conforming material, ensures proper disposition, and drives root cause and corrective actions. This role requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues efficiently.

Why This Role Matters

Shop Floor Quality Support

• Provide direct day-to-day quality engineering support to manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Support production readiness and execution to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets
• Identify and escalate quality risks impacting production performance
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to ensure processes are capable and controlled

Non-Conforming Material & MRB Participation

• Serve as a Quality Engineering representative in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Evaluate non-conforming material and support disposition decisions in alignment with engineering and quality requirements
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and compliance of all dispositions
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering to resolve non-conformances
• Lead and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts for recurring issues

Quality Planning & Assurance

• Develop and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection strategies for production
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including review and approval of FAIRs (AS9102)
• Define inspection methods and verification approaches, including metrology and tooling requirements
• Ensure quality requirements are effectively flowed down into manufacturing processes

Supplier & Process Quality

• Support supplier quality activities, including audits, assessments, and issue resolution
• Investigate supplier-related non-conformances and drive corrective actions
• Perform product, process, and Quality Management System (QMS) audits
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and other applicable regulatory and customer requirements

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and process variability
• Apply quality tools and methodologies to improve process capability and performance
• Support development of training and standardization of quality practices

What You’ll Bring

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, composites, or regulated industries preferred
• Demonstrated experience with quality systems (AS9100, AS9102, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RCCA methodologies (8D, CAPA, etc.)
• Experience with inspection planning and metrology systems (CMM, laser trackers, etc.)
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings with advanced GD&T application

Why Join Neon

• Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
• Build the foundations of a digital-first aerospace company.
• Work at the cutting edge of model-based engineering and digital thread integration.
• Shape Neon’s system safety discipline and grow into a senior leadership role as the company scales.
• Competitive compensation - including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k) designed to support you in and out of work

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.

$90,000—$102,500 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.