Lead Quality Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense seeks an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to support onsite operations in Lynn, Massachusetts. The role provides daily shop quality support, reviews first article inspections, and implements and validates corrective actions. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

The position supports aerospace and defense quality activities, including inspection planning, inspection records and traceability, root-cause analysis, corrective-action tracking, audits, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards. The successful candidate will communicate clearly, document accurately, and work independently on site.

Quest Defense describes its work as mission-critical aerospace and defense engineering. The company highlights collaborative teams, supported career growth, competitive compensation, certification assistance, professional development, and a flexible, people-first workplace. The stated pay range is $75,000–$95,000, with the full compensation package based on experience and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 3 years of aerospace and defense quality experience.
• Experience with inspection planning, FAI documentation, drawing interpretation, and corrective actions.
• Clear communication and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently on site.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
• GE Aerospace quality experience, including SPS and the applicable corrective-action system.
• Experience reducing FAI backlogs and recurring quality escapes.

Responsibilities

• Develop inspection plans and select appropriate inspection methods and measurement equipment.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances, and customer inspection requirements.
• Prepare and review first article inspection (FAI), in-process, and final inspection records while maintaining traceability.
• Investigate quality issues using structured root-cause analysis.
• Track overdue FAI and QEM actions; verify implementation and effectiveness using objective evidence; and coordinate read-across across applicable parts, processes, and programs.
• Support audits, customer quality requirements, and applicable aerospace standards.
• Maintain action status and escalate unresolved issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Certification assistance.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• Professional development support.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible, collaborative, people-first workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior