Quality Engineer
Company: The Entwistle Company
Job Ref: # 9700691
Date Posted: 2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Hudson, MA
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Description
Go to end ⇓Quality Engineer
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
What You’ll Do
- Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Partner with Contracts and Engineering teams to address customer quality inquiries and requirements.
- Participate in contract reviews and define quality requirements, ensuring proper flow-down to suppliers.
- Apply working knowledge of NAVSEA Technical Publications (-248, -271, -278, and -1688).
- Analyze quality metrics and inspection data; present findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
- Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review board (MRB) dispositions.
- Develop and maintain Quality Plans aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.
- Interpret GD&T to inspect mechanical parts and assemblies.
- Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) as required to support inspections.
- Provide technical guidance to inspectors on drawings, specifications, and measurement techniques.
- Maintain organized workspaces and adhere to all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Must-Have Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing and quality inspection environments.
- Minimum of 5 years supporting defense or government-regulated programs.
- Strong understanding of quality standards, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Proven ability to follow and enforce specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience working with NAVSEA programs or Navy shipbuilding/repair standards.
- Hands-on experience with CMM programming and advanced metrology techniques.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
- Experience participating in audits, customer inspections, or government surveillance.
Who You Are
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and contracts teams.
- Analytical and methodical, with a data-driven approach to problem solving.
- Committed to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Our Mission & Values
Military Experience Welcome
- 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
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (based on experience)
- Schedule: 4x10
- Benefits:
- 401(k) with 4% match on 5% deferrals
- Up to 5 weeks PTO
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid family and medical leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Safety shoe and eyewear reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events














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