Quality Engineer

SUMMARY:This person is primarily responsible for executing, verifying and implementing contractual, engineering and business planning requirements in accordance with customer requirements and company QMS. They utilize statistical thinking and methodologies to identify opportunities, plan improvements, execute those plans, and then follow up to ensure business results have been statistically improved and sustained, especially with regard to meeting customer expectations. They are in-house consultants to all departments to facilitate and lead improvement activities. They support engineering efforts that relate to quality improvement.ABOUT US:Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSMedical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES• Jr. Quality Engineer supporting Aerospace programs ensuring the build, assembly, and test of all hardware meet quality requirements.• Review and approval of Drawing Changes Task, Test Procedure reviews, manufacturing work instructions reviews and PO instructions to External Providers.• Responsible for ensuring all engineering requirements are met prior to performing Product Acceptance.• Responsible for generating and maintaining FAI reports for complete product including fabricating applicable required mechanical and physical test reports.• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.• Support constraint reviews for manufacturing operations and applicable test protocols, assuring all constraints are captured and communicated in a professional timely manner.• May analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality control tests.• Provide Frequent Activity Reports to Management, highlighting critical activities and major occurrences.• Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.• Work may include support of Quality metrics generationKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent specialized experience.2+ years' experience with Quality Assurance programs in a corporate environment preferred.Must be detail orientated, extremely organized; possess excellent communication skills and be able to interact well with all levels of Staff and Management.Must have working knowledge of ISO9001:2000 and AS9100(Current Revision)Must have working knowledge of Customer and Supplier audits.Must be familiar with Customer specifications and processes.Must have direct communication with internal customers.Must be able to conduct formal training of changes & customer requirements.Must know the QMS basic system of reporting, record keeping and follow instructions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Four (4) year degree or equivalent in work experience.Adequate years of experience in Quality Control / Assurance in a manufacturing environment and or training in a related field determined by KarmanAdequate years of experience implementing and or managing ISO Quality systems determined by Karman.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position operates in a professional office environment.This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:No travel is required for this position.LICENSING & CERTIFICATION• Quality/statistical related certifications advantageous (ASQ, Six Sigma, Lean).• Professional auditing experience preferable. Quality certification, or RAB certification, preferredITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.