Job Ref: # 9700691
Date Posted: 2/4/2026
City, State: Richfield, WI
Salary (USD): $70,000 - $85,000
Description
Quality Engineer
Location: Richfield, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We’re looking for a Quality Engineer to help maintain and continuously improve the systems that ensure our mission-critical defense components meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and compliance. In this role, you’ll partner across contracts, manufacturing, and inspection teams to strengthen our Quality Management System (QMS), analyze quality data, and support corrective and preventive actions.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving, and working in a regulated defense manufacturing environment where quality directly supports national and global security.
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
(These are required for consideration.)
- 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
(These are preferred but not required.)
- 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
The Entwistle Company is an essential provider of mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space. We are recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality, and dependability.
Our values — Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment — guide how we work, make decisions, and support our customers and teammates.
Military Experience Welcome
We value transferable military experience. Candidates with the following or similar backgrounds may be a strong fit:
- 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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