What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions?
Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain appropriate Quality targets defined by internal, industry, and customer standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience And Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
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.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
To develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain appropriate Quality targets defined by internal, industry, and customer standards.
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).
- Monitor QA department spending against assigned programs.
- Troubleshoot and investigation corrective actions (RCCA).
- Other duties may be assigned.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Experience And Skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
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.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.