
Quality Engineer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and maintain appropriate quality targets defined by internal, industry, and customer standards. This role involves publishing and revising quality procedures, developing inspection plans, and interfacing with customers on quality issues. The engineer will also review contractual requirements, maintain build records, and provide support to inspectors.
Key focus areas include Publish and revise quality procedures and policies as required, Develop quality and inspection plans based on contractual requirements, and Interface with customers on quality issues and manage QMS and special-process audits.
Successful candidates bring BS/BA Technical Field, 3+ Years Professional Experience, and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Important skills include Quality Management System Development, Quality Management System Implementation, Quality Management System Maintenance, Quality Procedures Publication, Quality Procedures Revision, and Quality Plan Development. Preferred (not required): SPC Experience, SPC Training, Geometric Tolerancing, and ISO 9000 Training.
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Full job description
Job Descriptions:
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:
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Publishes and revises quality procedures and policies (as required).
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Develops quality and inspection plans based on contractual requirements.
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Interfaces with customers on quality issues and manages QMS and special-process audits.
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Reviews contractual requirements to ensure internal requirements, procedures, and specifications compliance.
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Maintains build records of shelter configuration as required by contract.
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Provides direction and support to inspectors, including interpretation of specifications.
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Reviews nonconformances and determines/concurs on disposition.
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Analyzes and implements corrective action requests and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
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Reviews drawings for Configuration Management as needed.
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Supports the development of quotations for new business (as required).
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Monitor QA department spending against assigned programs.
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Troubleshoot and investigation corrective actions (RCCA).
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Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
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Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
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Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
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Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
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Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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BS/BA in a technical field or equivalent experience.
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3+ years of professional experience required.
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ASQ certified Quality Engineer or equivalent experience or ASQ certified Quality Auditor or equivalent certification or experience.
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Prior experience in a quality engineering role preferred.
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SPC experience and/or training; geometric tolerancing; ISO 9000 training; (AS9100) Microsoft Office proficiency preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Office environment.
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Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
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Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
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Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Keyword: Engineer,Manufacturing,DOD,Quality,Shelters
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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