Shop Floor QA Specialist

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a leading defense tech company in Michigan, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure QMS compliance and accurate production records on the shop floor. You will verify that processes meet approved requirements, perform Gemba observations, and support training and certification programs for manufacturing staff.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to identify gaps, reinforce

Qualifications

• Experience supporting QA on the shop floor in manufacturing environments.
• Familiar with process confirmation, work instructions, travelers, and inspection points.
• Knowledge of AS9100/quality management principles is a plus.
• Ability to conduct audits and support corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Verify work per approved drawings, travelers, and procedures.
• Conduct periodic job observations and LPAs; document findings.
• Administer employee training, certification, and records for operations.
• Support internal and customer audits and maintain QA documentation.
• Identify and escalate deviations; assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with incoming, in-process, and final inspections as needed.

Tools

TIPQA

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a leading defense tech company in Michigan, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure QMS compliance and accurate production records on the shop floor. You will verify that processes meet approved requirements, perform Gemba observations, and support training and certification programs for manufacturing staff.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to identify gaps, reinforce