Quality Engineer

Menatek Defense Technologies is a leading project-based design, manufacturing, and supply company serving global defense and industrial markets. As a strategic partner to the US Army, NATO, Turkish Armed Forces, and numerous global OEMs, we operate at the highest levels of precision manufacturing, engineering excellence, and operational excellence.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who will support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities throughout the entire product lifecycle while contributing to a strong quality culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quality activities throughout the product lifecycle, from design and industrialization phases to serial production and final customer delivery, with a focus on minimizing product and process risks
• Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to prepare process flow charts, control plans, inspection criteria, and related quality documentation
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor audits, inspections, and product quality evaluations
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Purchasing teams on supplier performance management and supplier quality improvement activities
• Identify actual and potential nonconformities, report findings to relevant departments, and support corrective and preventive actions
• Support the continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems and ensure compliance of internal and external services with quality standards
• Coordinate customer-required tests, inspections, and measurement activities while ensuring supplier alignment with quality expectations
• Support quality assurance activities within R&D and new product development projects
• Contribute to root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to prevent recurring customer and production issues
• Take an active role in quality improvement initiatives and quality circles while reporting improvement activities and outcomes
• Prepare, maintain, and update project-related quality documentation while ensuring document accuracy and traceability
• Support supplier corrective action follow-up activities and participate in on-site supplier evaluations when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials, or related disciplines)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering within manufacturing environments
• Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or metal processing industries is strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience in machining production, heat treatment processes is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and international quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949
• Hands-on experience with quality methodologies and tools such as FAI, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, Control Plans, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and measurement systems
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and reporting skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, and coordination capabilities
• Fluent English communication skills