Associate Quality Engineer

About the Company

We are a world-class team of professionals delivering next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems across 50+ locations worldwide. Our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields collaborate to protect the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Joining QinetiQ US means being central to global safety and security, partnering with customers to save lives, reduce risks, and maintain critical infrastructure.

If you thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment tackling complex challenges, you’ll experience a unique workplace where innovative teams blend disciplines and technologies to solve problems. We support workplace flexibility, prioritize health and well-being, and offer purpose-driven opportunities to grow professionally and personally.

About the Role

QinetiQ Inc. is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Engineer to work at our production facility in Franklin, MA.

Responsibilities

• Work in an AS9100 environment as a Quality Assurance professional.
• Create and review Quality Assurance Data Packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify product documentation meets drawing, quality clause, and specification requirements.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electromechanical hardware, textiles, and composites.
• Verify product conformance to program specifications, drawings, and acceptance tests.
• Contribute to Material Review Board (MRB) activities, perform root cause analysis, and participate in the corrective action process.
• Coordinate problem resolution with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Capture and combine inspection data and supplier data packages for maintenance and customer distribution.
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Support Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100, and CMMI processes, and perform audits.
• Assist with development and review of procedures and work instructions.
• Support assigned programs in accordance with detailed Quality Plans.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, program office, and configuration management.
• Support source inspection at supplier facilities (less than 10% travel).
• Review and approve Engineering Changes per assigned programs.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically.
• Self-starter able to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience with MIL SPEC paint, plating, and finish systems.
• Certified Internal Auditor.
• Certified IPC-A-610/620 Inspector.
• Recent experience in an ISO9000 or AS9100 environment.
• Experience working on DOD electromechanical products.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/ASME Y14.5).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $64,400 - $95,800 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.