Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Connecticut
Quality Assurance Intern jobs in Connecticut concentrate in the state's life sciences, aerospace and defense, and precision manufacturing sectors, with demand ranging from undergraduates completing co-op rotations to recent graduates in their first full-time role. Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport are the primary hiring corridors, anchored by large employers like Pratt and Whitney, Pfizer, and Yale New Haven Health, all of which run structured internship programs with QA components. Testing methodology, documentation compliance, and familiarity with regulated-industry standards like FDA or AS9100 are the most sought-after specialties across Connecticut listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.
A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.
Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description
Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly Base Salary Range
Industry Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly
Department Quality Minimum $ 51,000
Classification Non-Exempt Midpoint $ 58,100
Career Level Technical Maximum $ 65,100
Grade G4 Target Bonus
Location Pomfret Center, CT or assign facility
Reports to Quality Leader or Plant Manager
Scope Performs hands-on inspection and testing of assembled products, components, and related records.
Quality Assurance Technician – Pomfret, CT
Available Shifts:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — 3 openings
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM — 2 openings
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM — 1 opening
Position Summary / Essential Function
The essential function of the QA Technician I - Assembly is to verify that assembled products and components conform to drawings, work instructions, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. The position performs in-process and final inspection, functional or load-related testing where trained and authorized, traceability verification, and nonconformance documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect components, setups, work in process, and completed assemblies for dimensions, workmanship, configuration, identification, and traceability.
- Review bills of material, routers, drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements before acceptance.
- Perform approved functional, proof, or other product tests using established equipment and procedures where trained and authorized.
- Verify measuring and test equipment is within calibration status before use.
- Document inspection and test results and maintain objective evidence of product acceptance.
- Identify, contain, and document nonconforming product and support corrective action investigations.
- Provide timely feedback to assemblers and supervisors regarding defects, recurring conditions, and acceptance criteria.
- Support first-piece, process audit, and continuous improvement activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or quality experience.
- Ability to document results accurately and use computer-based quality records.
- Technical training in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or quality.
- Experience with cable, wire rope, lifting, rigging, or fabricated assemblies.
- Ability to interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and work instructions.
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and applicable test equipment.
- Understanding of workmanship standards, traceability, and control of nonconforming product.
- Ability to work safely around assembly and test operations.
This position operates in office, laboratory, warehouse, and/or active manufacturing environments. The employee may regularly stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle inspection and measurement equipment, communicate, and move among work areas. The role may require lifting or moving materials consistent with assigned inspection duties, observing production activity, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Specific physical demands may vary by assignment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. This description identifies the essential functions of the position but is not intended to list every physical activity or working condition.
Benefits
Subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and amendment provisions of the applicable plans and policies:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
All applicants who are offered a position with the Company will be required to successfully complete a post-offer drug screening, where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with Company policy.
At-Will Employment
Employment with the Company is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.
Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.
As the only fully integrated maker of premium quality wire, rope, and assemblies, Loos & Co holds a leading position in the global aerospace sector.
A division of the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies encompassing 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over six decades of excellence, Loos & Co solutions are found in mission critical flight control applications. Our precision-manufactured components are also used for defense, med tech, and heavy industry purposes around the world, in large part because of the people behind our products.
Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.
Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description
Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly Base Salary Range
Industry Job Title QA Technician I – Assembly
Department Quality Minimum $ 51,000
Classification Non-Exempt Midpoint $ 58,100
Career Level Technical Maximum $ 65,100
Grade G4 Target Bonus
Location Pomfret Center, CT or assign facility
Reports to Quality Leader or Plant Manager
Scope Performs hands-on inspection and testing of assembled products, components, and related records.
Quality Assurance Technician – Pomfret, CT
Available Shifts:
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM — 3 openings
- 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM — 2 openings
- 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM — 1 opening
Position Summary / Essential Function
The essential function of the QA Technician I - Assembly is to verify that assembled products and components conform to drawings, work instructions, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. The position performs in-process and final inspection, functional or load-related testing where trained and authorized, traceability verification, and nonconformance documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect components, setups, work in process, and completed assemblies for dimensions, workmanship, configuration, identification, and traceability.
- Review bills of material, routers, drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements before acceptance.
- Perform approved functional, proof, or other product tests using established equipment and procedures where trained and authorized.
- Verify measuring and test equipment is within calibration status before use.
- Document inspection and test results and maintain objective evidence of product acceptance.
- Identify, contain, and document nonconforming product and support corrective action investigations.
- Provide timely feedback to assemblers and supervisors regarding defects, recurring conditions, and acceptance criteria.
- Support first-piece, process audit, and continuous improvement activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or quality experience.
- Ability to document results accurately and use computer-based quality records.
- Technical training in mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or quality.
- Experience with cable, wire rope, lifting, rigging, or fabricated assemblies.
- Ability to interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and work instructions.
- Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and applicable test equipment.
- Understanding of workmanship standards, traceability, and control of nonconforming product.
- Ability to work safely around assembly and test operations.
This position operates in office, laboratory, warehouse, and/or active manufacturing environments. The employee may regularly stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle inspection and measurement equipment, communicate, and move among work areas. The role may require lifting or moving materials consistent with assigned inspection duties, observing production activity, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Specific physical demands may vary by assignment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. This description identifies the essential functions of the position but is not intended to list every physical activity or working condition.
Benefits
Subject to the terms, eligibility requirements, and amendment provisions of the applicable plans and policies:
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
All applicants who are offered a position with the Company will be required to successfully complete a post-offer drug screening, where permitted by applicable law and in accordance with Company policy.
At-Will Employment
Employment with the Company is at will. Either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance options
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance.
Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance intern jobs across Connecticut.
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 in a manufacturing or lab context
- Experience writing or reviewing test plans, defect reports, or quality documentation
- Ability to use inspection tools, measuring equipment, or software testing platforms relevant to the industry
- Strong attention to detail and comfort following regulated procedures in an FDA or FAA compliance environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or data analysis tools for tracking and reporting quality metrics
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance intern in Connecticut?
Most quality assurance intern roles in Connecticut do not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and targeted experience. Employers in Connecticut's aerospace, biomedical, and manufacturing industries typically look for candidates enrolled in or finishing a degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related technical field. Completing coursework or a co-op in quality systems, metrology, or regulatory compliance, and earning an entry-level credential like a Certified Quality Improvement Associate designation, strengthens an application considerably.
Which companies hire quality assurance interns in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring quality assurance interns in Connecticut include Maverick Tech, Chromalloy, and Click Bond, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of aerospace primes, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and large health systems means QA intern openings appear consistently across both regulated production environments and clinical or laboratory settings.
Which Connecticut cities have the most quality assurance intern jobs?
Milford, Windsor, and Groton have the most quality assurance intern openings in Connecticut. Hartford draws the largest share because of the aerospace and defense contractors headquartered in the surrounding region, while New Haven's strength in biomedical research and health systems generates consistent openings, and Bridgeport's industrial manufacturing base sustains demand in production-focused QA roles.
Are there remote quality assurance intern jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 9% of quality assurance intern openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves hands-on inspection, lab testing, or on-floor observation in regulated facilities. The portions of the role most compatible with remote arrangements include documentation review, data analysis, and software or systems testing for companies in tech-adjacent industries.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance intern in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the structured co-op and internship programs that large Connecticut employers run specifically for students and recent graduates with no prior QA experience. Pratt and Whitney, Sikorsky, and several Connecticut pharmaceutical manufacturers maintain recurring intern cohorts that rotate participants through inspection, documentation, and process improvement projects. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles in lab assistance, production support, or technical writing also find the door open, and holding even a basic quality certification or a portfolio of documented process improvement projects from coursework signals readiness to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Connecticut employers. Scan the roles available below, identify the ones that match your background and availability, and apply directly through each listing without needing to create an account or sign up.
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