Quality Engineer
Description
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.
Neon Aero is seeking a Quality Engineer to work onsite in Manchester, CT. The Quality Engineer will be the quality voice on the shop floor, ensuring every part meets the standards and every process performs as intended. This role sits at the center of production, engineering, and compliance, driving real-time decisions that protect product integrity and customer trust. You’ll play a critical role in resolving issues, improving processes, and building a culture of quality across the operation.
Why This Role Matters:
- Protects product integrity and compliance - Ensures all products meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements.
- Enables production performance - Identifies and resolves quality issues quickly to keep production moving.
- Drives continuous improvement - Uses data and structured problem-solving to reduce defects and improve process capability.
What you’ll Bring:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
- Strong understanding of aerospace or regulated industry quality standards (AS9100, AS9102)
- Experience supporting shop floor production and resolving real-time quality issues
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T in inspection and validation
- Experience with inspection planning and metrology tools (CMM, laser trackers, etc.)
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and improvements
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage at all levels of the organization
Why Join Us:
- Work alongside elite operations talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
- Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
- Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable — the future of aviation.
- Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K) designed to support you in and out of work.
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.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name optional
- If you do not live within commuting distance, please provide the city and state that you currently reside. (if you live in commuting distance, please list 'not applicable')
- LinkedIn Profile optional
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- Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without restriction? (Employment is contingent upon providing proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S.)
- Will you now or in the future require an employer to provide visa sponsorship in order to work in the United States? (e.g., STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, etc. Please note that our company is unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time)
- This position is onsite. Do you live within commuting distance?
- Please review the salary band on our job posting. Is it within your acceptable range?
- In order to help us assess export compliance technology access authorization requirements, please state whether you are a “U.S. person,” which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or a protected individual (asylee or refugee) under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)?
- This position involves access to technology subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer will be contingent on your capacity to serve in compliance with these controls. Can you confirm you meet these requirements?
- Do you understand that employment is contingent on verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining an export license, which the company may or may not choose to pursue?
- Do you have a family or household relationship with a current Neon employee that could create a direct or indirect reporting relationship or another potential conflict of interest? (If yes, Human Capital will follow up to evaluate the potential conflict. A “yes” response will not automatically disqualify you from employment.)
Written answers (3)
- How long of a notice period do you need before starting employment?
- Have you previously worked, or are you currently working, in any of the following industries: eVTOL, aerospace/aviation, or autonomous systems? If yes, please specify the industry and the company/companies.
- Do you have any patent applications filed that list you as an inventor? If yes, please list.