Aerospace Quality Engineer - Root Cause & CAPA Expert

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Programs at Auburn Hills, MI.

The role emphasizes preventing defects, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality planning throughout the lifecycle from design through delivery. Candidates should have 5+ years in quality roles, AS9100 experience, GD&T proficiency, and ITAR handling capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles.
• Experience in regulated AS9100 environments is required.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, and Programs.
• Prevent defects, resolve nonconformances, and drive CAPA.
• Lead inspection planning and read/interpret drawings and specs (GD&T).
• Communicate quality requirements and ensure product lifecycle compliance.

Skills

Quality engineering principles

AS9100D & aerospace quality

Root cause analysis & CAPA

GD&T reading & interpretation

Process capability & statistics

Documentation & communication

ITAR handling

DFMEA & PFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Programs at Auburn Hills, MI.

The role emphasizes preventing defects, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality planning throughout the lifecycle from design through delivery. Candidates should have 5+ years in quality roles, AS9100 experience, GD&T proficiency, and ITAR handling capability.