Quality Engineer

Essential Job Functions

• Publishes and revises quality procedures and policies (as required).
• Develops quality and inspection plans based on contractual requirements.
• Interfaces with customers on quality issues and manages QMS and special-process audits.
• Reviews contractual requirements to ensure internal requirements, procedures, and specifications compliance.
• Maintains build records of shelter configuration as required by contract.
• Provides direction and support to inspectors, including interpretation of specifications.
• Reviews nonconformances and determines/concurs on disposition.
• Analyzes and implements corrective action requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Reviews drawings for Configuration Management as needed.
• Supports the development of quotations for new business (as required).
• Monitors QA department spending against assigned programs.
• Troubleshoots and investigates corrective actions (RCCA).

Experience and Skills

• BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience required.
• ASQ certified Quality Engineer or equivalent experience or ASQ certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification or experience.
• Prior experience in a quality engineering role preferred.
• SPC experience and/or training; geometric tolerancing; ISO 9000 training; (AS9100) Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Education and Experience

BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of professional experience required. ASQ certified Quality Engineer or equivalent experience or ASQ certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification or experience. Prior experience in a quality engineering role preferred. SPC experience and/or training; geometric tolerancing; ISO 9000 training; (AS9100) Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Office environment. Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time. Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones). Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time-Off (PTO).
• Holidays.
• Education Reimbursement.

Company Commitment

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.

Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Pay Transparency

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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