Job Descriptions: The Quality Engineer will design, develop, and execute quality assurance and control systems. Uses expertise and judgment to implement a wide variety of quality concepts, practices, and procedures. Contributes to methods for verification/validation of product, deliverable systems, and services to ensure adherence to company/customer requirements. Works toward the prevention and/or resolution of product and service process non-conformances. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Assists in the implementation of, and compliance with, the ISO 9001 standard. + Assists in identifying customer-required quality compliance specifications and translating them into effective procedures, instructions, and training material. + Develops and maintains quality procedures and instructions for engineering, production, and design and development projects. + Reviews mechanical drawings for compliance with industry standards and best practices. + Leads and supports Corrective Action efforts for problem identification, improvement, and prevention. + Provides support for customer representatives regarding quality issues. + Reviews inspection data for correctness and compliance. + Supports the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system. + Analyzes customer complaints and other quality escapes and drives corrective or preventative action in response. + Maintains mission quality documentation, including material, product, and system conformance certificates. + Presents nonconformance reports, inspection reports, and other mission quality documentation to customer representatives. Other Job Functions + Works with suppliers to resolve or improve quality issues and to implement effective corrective action. + Supports engineers and technical staff in design and process validations, process control, process training, process improvement, and risk management. + Coordinates process steps, standards and requirements, and infrastructure to enhance the existing ISO 9001 quality management system. + Occasional travel may be required to support mission activities or to perform supplier visits. + Other quality related responsibilities assigned by management. Required Experience: Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. + Minimum of 1 year of experience in a quality or engineering related function + Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD clearance. + Ability to read and interpret design drawings, schematics, and military specifications. + Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using ASME Y14.5 or similar standards + Experience utilizing technical writing techniques to create reports, procedures, or other formal technical documentation. + Working knowledge of desktop applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Good problem-solving abilities using systematic, logical, and sequential approaches. + Self-motivation to take the initiative to complete tasks. + Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to reach common results and goals. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with Quality Management processes in an environment compliant with ISO9001:2015, or AS9100D standards. + ASQ Quality Engineer certification. + Experience reviewing material test reports and dimensional inspection reports for accuracy. + Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology. + Experience in Quality Assurance within the aerospace or defense industry. + Working understanding of assembly methods, fixtures, tooling, and fabrication methods. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: + Sense of Urgency – Takes initiative to resolve problems/issues. + Individual Accountability- Takes responsibility and consistently delivers on commitments. + Build relationships- Continuously fosters positive working relationships by developing win-win solutions. + Analytical- Makes decisions to solve problems by using sound judgment. + Sets High Standards- Demands excellence by continuously raising the performance bar. + Attention to Detail - Utilizes established monitoring systems, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data. + Communication - Effectively communicates verbally with others and in writing. #LI-AC1 #LI-Onsite Keyword: ISO9001, Quality Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. 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