Lead Quality Engineer
About The Position
Quest Defense seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to support operations onsite in Lynn, Massachusetts. The role provides daily shop quality support, reviews first article inspections, and implements and validates corrective actions. It supports aerospace and defense programs involving mission-critical work. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. The position offers a stated pay range of $75,000–$95,000 USD, with the full compensation package based on experience and certifications. Quest Defense describes a collaborative, flexible, people-first workplace and highlights opportunities for career advancement, professional growth, and work on safety- and mission-critical projects.
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.
- Ability to work independently onsite.
- 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 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.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
- Professional development support.
- Flexible, collaborative, friendly workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
