Quality Engineer I

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the Quality Management System for existing and new products and testing services.

You will help implement quality standards, maintain QMS documentation, and support audits, with reporting of quality issues to management. You will assist in implementing ISO 9001 and AS9100, maintain procedures, and support corrective actions and inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• 1-3 years of quality, inspection, or engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good problem-solving abilities using systematic, logical, and sequential approaches.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Assists in identifying customer-required quality specifications and translating them into procedures and training materials.
• Drafts and maintains quality procedures for engineering, testing, and development projects.
• Maintains the QMS document library with revision control and records retention.
• Supports corrective action with data collection and root cause analysis.
• Performs or supports inspections and disposition of nonconformances.
• Prepares data and charts to evaluate QMS effectiveness for reviews.
• Participates in internal audits and supports external audits.
• Collects and reports KPIs to track quality goals.

Skills

Sense of Urgency

Individual Accountability

Builds Relationships

Analytical

Eagerness to Learn

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

DoD security clearance eligible

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer I supports the Quality Management System (QMS) for existing and new products and engineering testing services. Under the direction of the Quality Manager and senior quality staff, this individual helps implement industry and internal quality standards, maintains QMS documentation, and supports corrective action and audit activities. Works in a government-regulated environment and reports quality-related issues to management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the implementation of, and compliance with, ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Assists in identifying customer-required quality specifications and translating them into procedures, work instructions, and training material.
• Drafts and maintains quality procedures and instructions for engineering, material testing, and design and development projects.
• Maintains the controlled QMS document library, including revision control, distribution, and records retention.
• Supports corrective action efforts: collects data, assists with root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone), and tracks actions to closure.
• Performs or supports receiving, in-process, and final inspections, including nonconformance documentation and disposition support.
• Prepares data and charts used to evaluate QMS effectiveness for management review meetings.
• Participates in internal audits as an audit team member and supports external certification and accreditation audits.
• Collects, updates, and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress toward quality goals.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective action requests and receiving inspection follow-up.
• Works with Procurement, IT, Human Resources, Contract Administration, and Facilities to keep QMS records and processes compliant.
• Supports engineers and technicians with process validations, process control, training, and risk management activities.
• Maintains calibration and training records as assigned.
• Other quality-related responsibilities assigned by management.

Keyword: Quality Engineer I

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Sense of Urgency Takes initiative to resolve problems and issues.
• Individual Accountability Takes responsibility and consistently delivers on commitments.
• Builds Relationships Fosters positive working relationships with production, engineering, and lab staff.
• Analytical Uses data and sound judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Eagerness to Learn Actively builds knowledge of aerospace and defense quality standards and practices.
• Attention to Detail Uses established monitoring systems and records data accurately and on time.
• Communication Communicates clearly verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bacheloris degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, math) or a quality or management-related field.
• 1i3 years of quality, inspection, or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good problem-solving abilities using systematic, logical, and sequential approaches.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Exposure to a QMS compliant with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with basic quality tools: root cause analysis, SPC, control plans, FMEA, or PPAP.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; familiarity with GD&T and common measurement equipment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) in progress.
• Internal auditor training (ISO 9001 or AS9100).

From: Kratos Defense