We're looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can turn the impossible into reality—and who are driven to design, build, and test solutions that matter for some of the world's most trusted companies. If you want to do meaningful work with a diverse team that believes in shared wins, continuous learning, and engineering a brighter future, this is the place for you.

Quest Defense System and Solution is hiring Project Management Specialists to join our fast-growing team supporting leading aerospace customers. This role is well suited for a highly motivated individual, self-starter, and problem-solver with interest in engineering project execution, schedule control, customer coordination, and technical program support.

Location: This role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH- hybrid possibility

Citizenship: Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen

Potential Job Functions

Lead daily stand-ups and Project / Line of Balance meetings
Develop and track engineering project schedules
Track schedule, commit dates, and delivery of critical engine hardware
Track and communicate action items
Prepare project schedule variance and recovery plans
Provide weekly progress updates on open issues until items are closed
Review issue logs daily and acknowledge / process new issues
Manage and coordinate due dates weekly to prevent issues from becoming overdue
Participate in internal team calls to engage help where needed to resolve issues
Interact with multiple organizations and management levels
Leverage internal contacts to drive issues to closure
Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience with aerospace, aircraft engines, engineering, manufacturing, or technical project environments preferred
Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or significant relevant experience
1+ years of experience supporting or leading engineering or technically driven projects
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, or other scheduling / tracking tools
Knowledge of engineering processes preferred, including:
- Engineering change process
- Customer gated review process
- Design review process
Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and action-tracking skills
Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and drive issues to closure
Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.
Must be US Citizen.

The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You'll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

What You'll Find Here

Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
Growth That's Supported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don't just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we're not just leading the industry — we're revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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