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BioTalent

Aerospace & Defense Quality Engineer

BioTalent, Newburyport, Massachusetts, us, 01950

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Aerospace & Defense Quality Engineer – 6-Month Contract Position Overview The Quality Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes in a regulated aerospace and defense environment. This role requires a strong data-driven mindset and hands‑on quality engineering expertise to ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies

Perform loss reporting and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Design and implement process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection methods

Develop, execute, and analyze quality metrics and reporting to support data‑driven decision‑making

Perform and review First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements

Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to support inspection planning, nonconformance resolution, and root cause analysis

Ensure compliance with AS9100 and applicable ISO standards across manufacturing and inspection processes

Support and participate in internal, customer, and third‑party quality audits

Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

4+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality system requirements

Experience performing and reviewing First Article Inspections (AS9102)

Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5

Strong knowledge of industry quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA)

Demonstrated analytical, data‑driven approach to problem solving

Strong communication, documentation, and audit‑support skills

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Engineering

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing

To learn more or apply, please contact me at

devon.nzepuome@biotalent.com .

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