Quality Engineering Coordinator

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Engineering Coordinator to support quality assurance activities within a composite and machining manufacturing environment. In this role, you will help ensure products and manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the factory. You will work closely with quality engineers, manufacturing teams, inspectors, and production leadership to maintain compliance with quality management systems, develop inspection documentation, monitor quality metrics, and support product inspections throughout the manufacturing process. This role is ideal for someone with manufacturing quality experience who enjoys working on the production floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and improving product quality. This is a 100% onsite position based in Tucson, Arizona, where you'll enjoy the collaboration of working alongside your team every day. All candidates must be US Citizens due to the nature of the work. Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance is strongly preferred unless otherwise stated below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience or 7+ years of manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn quality systems, manufacturing processes, and technical standards.
US Citizens

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting composite manufacturing or machining operations.
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar Quality Management Systems.
Experience supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
Ability to read and interpret: Engineering drawings, Blueprints, Technical specifications
Experience using inspection equipment such as: Calipers, Micrometers, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
Experience creating or maintaining inspection instructions.
Experience generating quality metrics and reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Experience working within aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to obtain a clearance

Responsibilities

Verify product and manufacturing process compliance with: Customer and contractual requirements, Engineering specifications, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, Internal quality procedures and policies
Generate, analyze, and publish quality performance metrics.
Support daily quality operations within composite and machining manufacturing environments.
Develop, maintain, and update inspection instructions based on engineering drawings and technical data packages.
Support production and receiving inspections as needed.
Participate in daily production and quality meetings to communicate quality issues, risks, and corrective actions.
Support First Article Inspections (FAIs) and associated documentation.
Assist with quality investigations, documentation updates, and process improvements.
Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to resolve quality-related issues.