Quality Assurance Technician: Gemba, Audits & Certification

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician with a strong shop-floor presence to ensure QMS compliance and verify manufacturing and quality processes meet approved procedures and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to identify gaps, reinforce standard work, verify employee competency, and promote quality at the source.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in quality, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems preferred.
• ASQ CQT/CQI or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and QMS activities.
• Review and verify manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and production documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer and maintain employee job-certification programs and coordinate initial and periodic recertifications.
• Identify deviations, nonconformances, and containment activities; escalate to Quality/Operations as needed.
• Assist with corrective actions and verification of effectiveness; support FOD, calibration, and record-keeping.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Gemba

Process Audits

Documentation

Training

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree/technical certification

Tools

TIPQA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician with a strong shop-floor presence to ensure QMS compliance and verify manufacturing and quality processes meet approved procedures and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to identify gaps, reinforce standard work, verify employee competency, and promote quality at the source.