QuEST Defense is a global engineering services company. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 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 (FAI) 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
More about this role
We don’t just build technology—we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the limits of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and big thinkers thrive.
Quest Defense seeks experienced Part Time Lead Quality Engineers in Lynn, Massachusetts . Assignments include daily shop quality support, first article inspection review, and corrective-action implementation and validation.
Citizenship: Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Part Time Hours - 20-30 hours per week
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, 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...
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