Job Description:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures implementation of industry and internal quality standards. Works in a government regulated environment and reports to management on quality-related issues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the implementation of, and compliance with, ISO standards.
• Assists in identifying customer-required quality compliance specifications and translating them into effective procedures, instructions, and training material.
• Develops and maintains quality procedures and instructions for engineering, production, and design and development projects.
• Maintains a controlled QMS document library.
• Leads and supports Corrective Action efforts for problem identification, improvement, and prevention.
• Prepares material used to evaluate the effectiveness of the quality management system in support of management review meetings and in other settings.
• Provides support for customer representatives regarding quality issues.
• Participate in the development of and utilize key performance indicators (KPI’s) to achieve Quality goals.

Other Job Functions

• Works with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action.
• Works with support service stakeholders, including Procurement, IT, Human Resources, Contract Administration, and Facilities to ensure a fully compliant management system environment.
• Supports engineers and technical staff in design and process validations, process control, process training, process improvement, and risk management.
• Coordinates process steps, standards and requirements, and infrastructure to enhance the existing ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Other quality related responsibilities assigned by management.

Experience and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in STEM focused area (science, technology, engineering, math) or other quality or management related field.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.
• Experience utilizing technical writing technique to create instruction, procedures, or other formal technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities using systematic, logical, and sequential approaches.
• Self-motivation to take the initiative to complete tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to reach common results and goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM focused area (science, technology, engineering, math) or other quality or management related field.
• Experience with Quality Management processes in an environment compliant with ISO9001:2015, or AS9100D standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Sense of Urgency – Takes initiative to resolve problems/issues.
• Individual Accountability- Takes responsibility and consistently delivers on commitments.
• Builds relationships- Continuously fosters positive working relationships by developing win-win solutions.
• Analytical- Makes decisions to solve problems by using sound judgment.
• Sets High Standards- Demands excellence by continuously raising the performance bar.
• Attention to Detail - Utilizes established monitoring systems, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.
• Communication - Effectively communicates verbally with others and in writing.

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

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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.
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