Part-Time Quality & Engineering Manager

About

QuickPro Staffing is seeking a Part-Time Quality & Engineering Manager to lead product quality and engineering support for a small electronics component manufacturer with production operations in India.

This role is responsible for ensuring consistent product quality across both commercial and Mil-Spec product lines while supporting international manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a small-company environment, takes ownership from start to finish, and is comfortable collaborating with offshore production teams and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Serve as the primary quality and engineering liaison between company headquarters, customers, and the India-based manufacturing partner team.
• Investigate customer and internal quality issues and coordinate resolution efforts with factory Quality Engineering teams.
• Prepare and complete 8D reports for customer and internal quality concerns.
• Partner with the India manufacturing team to implement and verify corrective actions and process improvements resulting from investigations.
• Monitor incoming product inspections in accordance with DLA standards.
• Maintain internal Quality Action Systems and QA records.
• Develop and maintain quality inspection packages for all products, including routers, drawings, and dimensional measurement charts for military parts.
• Maintain quality documentation files, including Certificates of Compliance and incoming inspection records.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide hands-on engineering support for custom applications as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transfer of projects to manufacturing in India.
• Review product designs for manufacturability (DFM), cost efficiency, and reliability.
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and ensure proper implementation.
• Maintain all product drawings, including converting partner drawings into company templates and developing component concept drawings.
• Oversee product qualification, testing, and quality-related evaluations, including DLA-required testing.
• Interface with DLA regarding changes to military products or manufacturing processes.
• Maintain Lot Acceptance Reports for DLA products, including Group A & B test data documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably involving components or subassemblies.
• Experience working with offshore manufacturing teams, ideally in India.
• Strong background in both quality assurance and engineering functions.
• Prior experience in a small or growing company environment strongly preferred.
• Military experience in engineering or quality assurance is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of electronics components and manufacturing processes, including passive components, connectors, or related products.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and MIL-STD 790 quality standards.
• Familiarity with QPL/QPD processes involving DLA and NavAir is preferred.
• Hands-on experience using root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-cultural and remote team environments.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and adaptable.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including RoHS and REACH.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Bonus potential
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Apply today through QuickPro Staffing to join a growing organization supporting high-quality electronics manufacturing and military-grade products.