Part Time Quality Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Quest Defense seeks an experienced part-time Quality Engineer to provide shop-quality support for aerospace and defense work in Lynn, Massachusetts. Assignments include daily shop quality support, first article inspection review, and corrective-action implementation and validation. The position is remote-hybrid with travel to Lynn; candidates willing to travel onsite rather than relocate may be considered depending on experience. The role requires 20–30 hours per week and U.S. citizenship. Compensation is $40–$60 per hour, with the full package based on experience and certifications. The position involves developing inspection plans, reviewing inspection documentation, investigating quality issues, tracking corrective actions, and supporting audits and customer quality requirements. The successful candidate will work independently onsite as needed and communicate and document quality matters effectively. Quest Defense describes its work as supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. The company highlights collaborative teams, career growth, a flexible and people-first environment, competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, professional development support, and medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
10+ years of aerospace and defense quality experience.
Experience developing inspection plans, interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T, and preparing First Article Inspection documentation.
Experience with corrective actions, root-cause analysis, and quality issue tracking.
Familiarity with eCAV, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), CNC machining, and shop-floor inspection processes.
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently onsite.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with union shop-floor environments and union engagement.
Experience supporting customer audits, aerospace quality standards, and inspection traceability.

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.
Provide daily shop quality support and support first article inspection review and corrective-action implementation and validation.