QUALITY ENGINEER I

About the Role

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Our Mission

To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea, and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability. To design, manufacture, and build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers and U.S. warfighters succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Collaborate with the Contracts department to address customer inquiries related to product quality and reliability.
• Participate in contract reviews and help define quality requirements; ensure all contractual flow-downs are communicated to suppliers.
• Apply working knowledge of Navy Technical Publications (NAVSEA) -248, -271, -278, and -1688.
• Analyze and interpret quality data; present findings to relevant departments for corrective actions or process improvements.
• Contribute to the creation of Quality Plans and assist in root cause analysis and material review dispositions.
• Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to inspect mechanical parts and components.
• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) as needed to support inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors on drawings, specifications, and measurement techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and adhere to all health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a manufacturing and quality inspection environment, with at least 5 years in the defense industry.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to standards and requirements.
• Strong understanding of technical procedures and government regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 91Q – Logistics/Maintenance Quality Assurance NCO
• Navy NEC: QA-0000 – Quality Assurance Officer
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X3 – Aircraft Structural Maintenance
• Marine Corps MOS: 6018 – Aviation Quality Assurance Representative/Inspector
• Coast Guard Rating: QM - Quartermaster

Benefits

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.