Quality Engineer -IV Security Clearance

Position: Quality Engineer I-IV with Security Clearance
Job Description Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for its expertise in developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high-performance, cost-effective, jet-powered Unmanned Aerial Systems (Targets and Tactical). As a mid-tier defense contractor, we've demonstrated agility and innovation in providing aircraft to the US military and global allies and partners. Our track record of delivering top-notch jet-powered subscale targets has established us as a go-to defense contractor capable of delivering capabilities at an affordable price.

At KUAS, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team collaborates to cultivate a supportive and dynamic workplace, fostering creativity and promoting professional development while honoring personal and family lives. Join our team and help shape the future of unmanned technology within the defense industry today! GENERAL

JOB SUMMARY:

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 product and manufacturing process design, as well as 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 manufacturing process non-conformances ENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Quality Engineers. Each level of Quality Engineer has additional duties and responsibilities listed.
* Designs test and inspection methods used to identify defects and problems within the process.
* Defines robust quality and inspection plans for programs or projects under guidance or using previous bodies of knowledge.
* Interprets design documents and specifications to extract and document the quality function deliverables.
* Reviews CMM or inspection data for the qualification of new product and production tooling.
* Facilitates first article inspections including the approval and submittal of related reports (FAIRs).
* Participates in or leads continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap and reduce rework operations.
* Works with operations management to establish, implement and maintain the quality management system.
* Interfaces with engineering design teams to drive changes for quality improvement.
* During manufacturing process and product design reviews, ensures that related quality considerations are well defined and documented in quality and inspection plans.
* Participates in or leads root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
* Supports and leads the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
* Supports the Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that quality concerns, failures, and relevant testing / performance data are reported to the supply base.
* May conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audit findings reports and determine proper corrective and preventative actions.
* Analyzes customer complaints and other quality escapes and drives corrective or preventative action in response.
* Maintains company quality documentation, including material, product, and system acceptance test plans.
* Tracks and reports quality metrics and reports to management and customers
* Updates and maintains process control plans and FMEAs.
* Responsible for coordinating assigned suppliers and verifying quality standards in accordance with established requirements, which includes, but is not limited to performing regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and actively participating in strategic development based on quality control plans.
* Identifies technical problems with suppliers and assists with implementing Supplier Correction Action Reports (SCAR)
* Defines inspection processes using knowledge of GD&T and inspection tooling/gauging concepts.
* Reviews and/or prepares documentation to support product/system delivery, including configuration and documentation verification.
* Dispositions discrepant materials as identified by internal departments or customers.
* Analyzes and reports on process…