Quality Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet internal, industry, and customer standards. You will lead quality processes, audit programs, and corrective actions in a defense-focused environment.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, ASQ certifications preferred, and familiarity with SPC, ISO 9000, and AS9100. Office-based work with exposure to both planned audits and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience required.
• ASQ certified Quality Engineer or ASQ certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification or experience.
• Prior experience in a quality engineering role preferred.
• SPC experience and/or training; geometric tolerancing; ISO 9000 training; (AS9100) Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Publishes and revises quality procedures and policies (as required).
• Develops quality and inspection plans based on contractual requirements.
• Interfaces with customers on quality issues and manages QMS and special-process audits.
• Reviews contractual requirements to ensure internal requirements, procedures, and specifications compliance.
• Maintains build records of shelter configuration as required by contract.
• Provides direction and support to inspectors, including interpretation of specifications.
• Reviews nonconformances and determines/concurs on disposition.
• Analyzes and implements corrective action requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Reviews drawings for Configuration Management as needed.
• Supports the development of quotations for new business (as required).
• Monitor QA department spending against assigned programs.
• Troubleshoot and investigation corrective actions (RCCA).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality handling

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Workplace rules

Education

BS/BA in technical field or equivalent

3+ years professional experience

ASQ CQE or ASQ CQA certification or equivalent

Prior quality engineering experience

AS9100, SPC, MOO proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPC training

Geometric tolerancing

ISO 9000/AS9100 familiarity

Job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

To develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain appropriate Quality targets defined by internal, industry, and customer standards.

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

To develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain appropriate Quality targets defined by internal, industry, and customer standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Publishes and revises quality procedures and policies (as required).
• Develops quality and inspection plans based on contractual requirements.
• Interfaces with customers on quality issues and manages QMS and special-process audits.
• Reviews contractual requirements to ensure internal requirements, procedures, and specifications compliance.
• Maintains build records of shelter configuration as required by contract.
• Provides direction and support to inspectors, including interpretation of specifications.
• Reviews nonconformances and determines/concurs on disposition.
• Analyzes and implements corrective action requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Reviews drawings for Configuration Management as needed.
• Supports the development of quotations for new business (as required).
• Monitor QA department spending against assigned programs.
• Troubleshoot and investigation corrective actions (RCCA).
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience required.
• ASQ certified Quality Engineer or equivalent experience or ASQ certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification or experience.
• Prior experience in a quality engineering role preferred.
• SPC experience and/or training; geometric tolerancing; ISO 9000 training; (AS9100) Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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