Aerospace Quality Engineer: ISO 9001 & Mission Assurance

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Crane, IN, seeks a Quality Engineer to strengthen the QMS, audits, and documentation across engineering, manufacturing, and test activities. The role reports to the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager and works with cross‑functional teams to embed quality into designs and processes.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in quality engineering, familiar with ISO 9001 and DoD quality requirements, and are capable of root‑cause analysis, CAPA, and supplier quality

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in quality engineering, mission assurance, or similar role.
• Experience with audits, QMS administration, and documentation control.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the QMS per ISO 9001.
• Conduct internal quality audits, process assessments, and configuration control checks.
• Review engineering documentation, test reports, and quality records for accuracy.
• Support CAPA processes including root-cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to ensure quality is built into designs and processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors on quality expectations and compliance.

Skills

QMS ISO9001

Audits & Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional teamwork

Attention to Detail

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Crane, IN, seeks a Quality Engineer to strengthen the QMS, audits, and documentation across engineering, manufacturing, and test activities. The role reports to the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager and works with cross‑functional teams to embed quality into designs and processes.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in quality engineering, familiar with ISO 9001 and DoD quality requirements, and are capable of root‑cause analysis, CAPA, and supplier quality