What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Kratos Industries, LLC?
Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role Of The Quality Engineer
Additional Notes
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role Of The Quality Engineer
- Assist in sustaining the existing Kratos ISO 9001 quality management system
- This role is a direct report to the Director of Quality
- Working very closely with Production and Manufacturing Engineering leads to further evolving QMS processes
- Foster a Culture of Quality and Safety across the organization while mentoring quality and test personnel
- Support and facilitate the development and implementation of LEAN processes that support production, including quality, supply chain, and planning
- Conduct and facilitate root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to effectively resolve quality issues / customer escapes
- Participate in the Kratos internal audit program as a Lead to ensure compliance with quality processes, standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve quality concerns
- Work closely with training coordinators to develop and execute effective training across the organization
- Lead Quality/Cross-functional standup meetings on a regular basis
- Lead Gemba walks and CI projects
- Support the management of warranted SCARs
- Represent Kratos in front of customers, suppliers and 3rd party auditors in a professional and effective manner
- Other relevant tasks as determined by the Director of Quality
- Associates degree or 2-year Certificate in a technical discipline (min requirement)
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (highly desirable)
- 10 years in a production environment (min requirement)
- 5 years in a decision-making quality leadership role required (e.g. Quality Engineer or Quality Manager)
- Direct management / supervision experience of quality inspectors and test technicians required
- Must be an active ASQ member in 2025
- Six Sigma / LEAN manufacturing experience required
- 10 years of demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced production environment
- Must be highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and quick learning professional
- 5 years’ direct work experience in an ISO 9001, 13485 or AS9100 environment
- Must have advanced experience with industry standard RCA tools (5-Why, Fishbone, Cause & Effects Diagram)
- Possession of a relative advanced ASQ certification (CQA, CQE, CQM/OE) or desire to achieve this certification
- Must be able to interpret detailed technical schematics and drawings as required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and industry standard ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, JobBoss)
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude
- Must possess effective and professional communication skills both verbal and written
- Direct experience with UL 508A / 891 / 1008 listed equipment a plus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Additional Notes
- This position is a direct report to the Director of Quality
- Limited travel (in state, out of state) may be required
