Quality Engineer - Defense Manufacturing

Job Description

Job DescriptionQuality Engineer – Defense Manufacturing
Company: Confidential employer (recruiting through EdgeTech Staffing)
Location: South Central Massachusetts area

About the RoleEdgeTech Staffing is recruiting on behalf of our confidential manufacturer in the South Central Massachusetts area to hire an experienced Quality Engineer.

This facility produces high-reliability electronic and electromechanical components for defense and aerospace customers. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and driving a culture of quality across the operation.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, maintain, and improve a Quality Management System that meets AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable defense requirements
• Standardize and implement quality processes including inspection, calibration, material control, corrective action, and supplier quality
• Prepare Quality Plans with process flows, control plans, PFMEAs, and test criteria for new and existing products
• Define quality metrics, audit schedules, and documentation controls to ensure data integrity and audit readiness
• Qualify and monitor suppliers to meet defense and high reliability electronic component standards
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities to reduce defects and improve yield
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Program Management to integrate quality into design, manufacturing, and test activities
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, and related requirements

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
• 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in defense, aerospace, or complex electronics manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing QMS processes
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and applicable military or defense standards
• Hands-on experience with SPC, root cause analysis, FMEA, and CAPA
• Proficiency with tools such as Minitab or other SPC software, and familiarity with ERP/QMS systems
• Experience in electro-mechanical, electro-optical, or precision assembly environments is highly desirable
• ASQ CQE or similar quality certification is a plus
• Experience supporting DoD or other government contracts is a plus

Details:

• Full-time, onsite role in the South Central Massachusetts area
• Base Salary Target Range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience
• Full benefits package provided by the client
• Candidates must meet applicable work authorization requirements for defense work

How to Apply:Apply with your resume through this posting. EdgeTech Staffing is managing this search on behalf of a confidential employer. Qualified candidates will be contacted to review experience, pay expectations, and next steps.