Quest Defense is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are part of a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
The achievers, high performers, and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:



What you will be doing:
Supporting production ramp up of existing military aircraft with new design changes. Needs experience with Quality process requirements and specifications for tooling, planning, hand tools, FAC tests, etc...  Understanding of AS9145 including PPV and PFMEA to support aircraft production and upgrades. 
Review internal & external process documentation to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined for the mechanic and inspector (QA) communities
Perform statistical analysis on process / production assemblies to drive preventative actions and reduce product variations
Perform assessments and audits on process & procedures to ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements (AS9145, AS9100 “D” / AS9102)
Analyze and solve basic to complex manufacturing issues and show effective solutions
Lead/drive manufacturing teams to resolve RCCA activities and issues including validation of process & procedure/planning updates
Deliver & maintain Quality Control Plans (QCP) which outline inspection gates and guidelines to ensure compliance to the quality standards.
Lead and track resolution of Quality issues for nonconformances, MRB, rework/repairs, and escapes
Able to share experience or lessons learned with peers, other support functions and mechanics.
Able to work with DCMA
Key Role Requirements:
Experience in aeropsace and/or with F-16, F-18, F-22, F-35 or C-130 and/or prior production ops experience at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics a PLUS."
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering plus 5-10 years of related industry experience OR 10+ years in Quality Assurance & Inspection including 3-5+years as a Quality Engineer
US persons
Desired Skills:
Ability to work  successfully both independently as a consultant and subject matter expert in support of multiple build teams
Detail-oriented ,diligent self-starter with a proactive approach on test coverage
Good communication skills.
Ability to do Multi-task. 
Problem solving skills.
  
Degree plus 5-10 years of related industry experience OR
10+ years in Quality Assurance & Inspection including 3-5+years as a Quality Engineer
 
Location: On-Site Greenville, SC
Job is full time 40 hours per week over 4 days. 
Job primarily on first and second shift or hybrid to overlap both shifts