Quality Engineer I

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.

• 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.

• 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:

• 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.

Required

• Bachelors degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, math) or a quality or management-related field.
• 13 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