Quality Engineer I - Aerospace & Defense (Secret Clearance)

Karman; Mukilteo, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability coverage

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support design, development, testing, qualification, and production to ensure hardware meets rigorous quality standards.

Responsibilities include quality planning, inspection, documentation, CARs/NCRs, and root cause investigations; travel up to 10% may be required. An Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering tech or equivalent is required, with a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a manufacturing/engineering technology field.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing/quality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality plans from development to production.
• Implement inspection methods for evolving program requirements.
• Support design reviews to align quality expectations.
• Perform in‑process inspections per AS9102 First Articles.
• Prepare and document Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Review purchase orders for quality flow downs.
• Lead CARs, NCRs, and root cause investigations.
• Assess supply chain quality risks.

Skills

AS9102 First Articles

Quality planning

Root cause analysis

Inspection methods

Education

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support design, development, testing, qualification, and production to ensure hardware meets rigorous quality standards.

Responsibilities include quality planning, inspection, documentation, CARs/NCRs, and root cause investigations; travel up to 10% may be required. An Associate degree in manufacturing/engineering tech or equivalent is required, with a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.