Project Management Specialist

Are you an experienced Project Management Specialist looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a strong technical environment? 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.

This role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH- hybrid possibility. 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

Preferred Skills / 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.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations

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.

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.