Quality Engineer — QMS Lead & Continuous Improvement

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

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.