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Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements. \nQuest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring Engineering Project Coordinator to coordinate engineering project schedules, documentation, technical reviews, change implementation, and stakeholder activities to keep projects on track, maintain traceability, and ensure milestones, budgets, and deliverables are met.\nLocation: East Hartford, CT. Relocation assistance is available.\nClearance: Existing or ability to obtain DoD Secret/Collateral clearance\nIn this Role, you will: \nLead and coordinate project scheduling and milestones in tools like Jira, MS Project, or SAP\nCreate catalogs documents in a searchable file (Excel, Access, or other); update files to a clear, common nomenclature\nCoordinate with Subject Matter Experts to fix technical shortfalls and add content where needed\nReview documents for completeness and coordinate approval and sign offs of design and review documentation, upload into appropriate systems like Confluence\nGather engineering technical data to develop Review presentations containing: problem statement / reason for change, solution options and drawings / documents to be changed\nSupport Review meetings, including scheduling, presentations, and assist in closure of action items\nMaintain traceability in Product Data Management system like Siemens Teamcenter\nAssist in development of change implementation schedule, tasks, milestones, delivery dates and lead times in tools like SAP, Primavera and MS Project.\nCoordinate with project stakeholders to assess cost and schedule of projects against plan\nDevelop weekly status reports including: current status, setting priorities, addressing issues, calculating performance against schedule and budget\nFamiliar with Agile Project Management and Scrum\nRequirements:\nThe successful candidate is detail oriented and highly collaborative. There will be a significant amount of interaction with the customer’s teams. Listening to the customer’s issues and offering proactive solutions is critical to building a strong relationship with this new customer.\nWe’re excited to talk to you if:\nYou hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field\n1-4 years relevant work experience\nHave excellent computer skills, working in the following programs: MS Sharepoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Project and Powerpoint. Also, Jira, Confluence, and SAP\nWork well in a fast paced, team oriented, collaborative environment like Siemens Teamcenter PLM\nAim to add creativity to a program that endures long after our working years\nYou are independent, forward-thinking, and detail oriented, and you enjoy working with aerospace professionals in dynamic, diverse teams\nExisting or ability to obtain DoD Secret/Collateral clearance\nPhysical Requirements & Work Environment:\nOn-site Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.\nGreat communication skills via telephone, video conferencing and MS Teams.\nHeavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.\nFlexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.\nTypical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks. core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM (some 9-80)\nAbility to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.\nDue to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen\nThe QDSS Advantage: \nAt 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. \nWhat You’ll Find Here \nWork That Matters - Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact. \nGrowth That’s Supported - Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement. \nA Culture That Works - A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued. \nBenefits Include \nCompetitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace. \nFull compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications\nPay Ranges\n$73,000—$88,000 USD\nAt 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.\nQuest 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.\nThis 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. 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