Aerospace Quality Engineer - CAPA & Process Improvement

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical Directions Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain and Program execution.

The role focuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capability through disciplined RCA, CAPA, and quality planning, reporting to the Quality Manager and collaborating cross-functionally through the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience in regulated or AS9100 environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs for quality and inspection requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide quality engineering support to Assembly & Test operations.
• Support supplier quality activities including receiving inspection, SCARs, and QMS development.
• Participate in customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions as required.

Skills

Quality engineering principles

AS9100D knowledge

Root cause analysis

Reading GD&T drawings

Analytical skills

ITAR

DFMEA/PFMEA

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Technical Directions Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain and Program execution.

The role focuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capability through disciplined RCA, CAPA, and quality planning, reporting to the Quality Manager and collaborating cross-functionally through the product lifecycle.