Supplier Quality Engineer I - II

About the role

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supports Vendor Product Manufacturing
• Performs periodic audits, actively participating in strategic development & maintaining the Approved Supplier List (ASL) through interaction with the supply base.
• Supports Receiving & Source inspection activities including certifying manufacturing processes through First Article Inspection (FAI) Review
• Recommends disposition of discrepant hardware in Receiving Inspection
• Performs containment analysis to identify suspect part population(s), as required
• Facilitates corrective actions from vendors, such as issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), when vendor-caused defects are discovered.
• Verifies objective evidence of supplier corrective actions.
• Implements and maintains quality management system to AS9100 Standards
• Maintains company quality documentation.
• Creates new and makes updates to existing Receiving Inspection plans, as required
• Reviews documentation to support product delivery and meet traceability requirements
• Tracks, reports, and utilizes Supplier Quality metrics to identify systemic supplier issues, targeting areas for improvement, and facilitates correction for below standard Vendor performance.
• Assists with containing issues when discrepancies or failures are discovered.
• Drives Company Improvements through Leading Continuous Improvement Projects commensurate to QE Experience/Level
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Self-directed professional with strong verbal and written communications skills; able to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, and with external parties, such as customers, suppliers & service providers, and regulators, as required.
• Root cause analysis skills; proficient in corrective/preventative action methods and processes
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite tools with intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics and military specifications.
• Ability to think analytically and produce analysis using data, measurements, and other information to reach logical conclusions, while applying good judgment to conduct assigned responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to close actions and meet deadlines assigned.
• Ability to lead and/or contribute to Continuous Improvement projects, as required.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Skills

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other certifications, e.g. CQA, CSP, Six Sigma: CSSGB, CSSBB
• Familiarity and exposure to AS9100 and ISO systems
• Exemplar Global Auditor Credentials a plus!
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in composites fabrication methods, machining, flight control/avionics systems, and aerospace assembly methods
• Knowledge of turbine engine technology and manufacturing
• Knowledge of advanced propulsion is a plus
• Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE/DOX)
• Aerospace Industry Quality Assurance experience
• Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis, process control, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Strong project management skills

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

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000

Schedule

Full-time