Quality Engineering Coordinator

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Quest Defense seeks a hands-on Quality Engineering Coordinator to join our Tucson site, working with quality teams to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and AS9100 QMS requirements. You’ll develop and maintain inspection instructions, monitor quality metrics, support FAIs, and drive improvement across the factory in composite and machining environments. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, with strong attention to detail and cross-functional communication. Preferred: experience with composites, FAIs, CMMs, reading drawings, ISO/AS9100 knowledge. To apply, tailor your resume to QA systems and metrics, highlight hands-on problem solving on the production floor, and note US citizenship and clearance readiness.

Now hiring for engineers who like to be close to the work—not on the sidelines.
You’ll solve real technical challenges that directly impact production, quality, and delivery. Every day brings hands-on problem solving and meaningful engineering impact.

 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. With more than 310 days of sunshine each year, stunning mountain views, and a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle, Tucson offers an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.  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.

What You'll Do 

• 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. 

Required Qualifications 

• 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. 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• 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. 

This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Responsibilities and compensation will be aligned to the selected level.