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. They participate in and support activities involving compliance with applicable regulatory and Quality Management System requirements. They coordinate and execute plans to maintain an ISO-certified quality system at AAE Aerospace.
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 & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES
- 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 generation.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent specialized experience.
- 3+ years’ experience with Quality Assurance programs in a corporate environment preferred.
- Experience with First Article Inspections (FAIs) and reports per AS9102
- Well versed in GD&T, interpreting drawings and standards
- Supply Chain or Quality Engineering experience
- Have knowledge of quality systems, demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to perform floor support functions and make appropriate quality decisions.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to understand and apply statistical and business improvement tools to improve and sustain business results.
- Strong organizational, practical mathematical (statistical) skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Reasoning skills for problem identification and resolution.
- Experience in quality control program operations, to include standards & measurement techniques.
- Ability to apply quality control theories and principles to an operational environment.
- Six Sigma or Lean skills and tools exposure advantageous.
- Computer literate; able to utilize MS Office Suite, MS Project.
- Database experience beneficial.
- Must excel at working in a team environment.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (green card holder) or other status as a U.S. Person)
LICENSING & CERTIFICATION
- Quality/statistical related certifications advantageous (ASQ, Six Sigma, Lean).
- Professional auditing experience preferable. Quality certification, or RAB certification, preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Mostly Office Work Environment
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- No travel is required for this position
ITAR 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 EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
Equal 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.
Monday - Friday: 7am to 4pm | Saturdays as needed
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent specialized experience
- Experience with First Article Inspections (FAIs) and reports per AS9102
- Well versed in GD&T and interpreting drawings and standards
- Knowledge of quality systems and Quality Management System (QMS) compliance
- Demonstrated use of standard problem solving, troubleshooting tools, and root cause analysis
- Ability to perform floor support functions and make appropriate quality decisions
- Ability to understand and apply statistical and business improvement tools
- Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical (statistical), communication and presentation skills
- Experience in quality control program operations, standards and measurement techniques
- Computer literate; able to utilize MS Office Suite and MS Project
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder, Refugee, or Asylee)
- 3+ years' experience with Quality Assurance programs in a corporate environment
- Supply Chain or Quality Engineering experience
- Six Sigma or Lean skills and tools exposure
- Database experience
- Quality/statistical related certifications (ASQ, Six Sigma, Lean) or RAB certification; professional auditing experience
What We Do
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s core mission priorities and meet our nation’s accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130space and defense programs. For more information, visit our website at Karman-SD.com.
