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Quality Engineer- 1st Shift
Posted: 06/03/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Industry: Engineering
Job Number: 62871
Pay Rate: 110-120k
Office Location: Salem
Job Description
Our client is looking for a Quality Engineer III to play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in manufacturing processes for military and aerospace systems. In this position, you will be responsible for risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, and metrology activities — all critical to delivering components used in land vehicles, aircraft, and space systems. If you have experience with manufacturing quality assurance, nonconforming product resolution, and audit management using tools such as FAI and EIDP, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to develop high-value skills in a mission-critical industry. You’ll direct quality control efforts, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate with internal teams and customers to meet stringent standards.
This role is based in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment with a schedule of Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM, on a 9/80 work schedule. The company has received industry recognition for excellence in aerospace and defense manufacturing and is committed to innovation and quality excellence.
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM, 9/80 schedule 100% onsite in Exeter, local applicants only.
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering, risk analysis, and inspection techniques
- Proficiency with quality control tools such as FAI, source inspection, and metrology methodologies
- Demonstrated experience leading internal audits and managing nonconforming product resolution
- Strong understanding of customer quality requirements and standards in aerospace and military sectors
- Ability to prepare and review compliance documentation and participate in customer quality discussions
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Job Requirements
risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, metrology, nondestructive testing, calibration, manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, corrective actions, CAPA, FAI, source inspection, quality audits, nonconforming product, process improvement, compliance documentation, quality standards, aerospace standards, military standards, ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP, SPC
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