GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality across Engineering,iManufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, and Program execution at Technical Directions Inc. This roleifocuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capabilityithrough disciplined root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality planning.iReporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer works cross-functionally to ensure qualityirequirements are clearly defined, understood, and executed throughout the product lifecycleifromidesign and supplier receipt through assembly, test, and delivery.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Product & Process Quality Engineering
Support product quality planning and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs for quality and inspectionirequirements
Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and acceptance criteria
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102
Plan & perform APQP processes per AS 9145
Develop processes, procedures, & work instructions for quality and or manufacturing
Nonconformance, RCA & CAPA Execution
Investigate internal, supplier, and customer nonconformances (NCRs)
Lead or support root cause analysis using 8D, A3, DMAIC, or equivalent methods
Develop, implement, and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actionsi(CAPA)
Track NCR and CAPA status to closure and report trends
Manufacturing & Test Support
Provide quality engineering support to Assembly & Test operations
Support containment, disposition, and corrective action for shop-floor issues
Partner with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to improve first-time-through yield
Support process confirmation and standard work adherence
Supplier Quality Support
Support supplier quality activities including receiving inspection, SCARs, and correctiveiactions
Participate in supplier audits and performance reviews as assigned
Verify supplier compliance to quality requirements and documentation flow-down
Support resolution of supplier-related quality issues
Program & Customer Quality Support
Support Program Management with quality inputs for program reviews and risk assessments
Participate in customer audits, reviews, and technical discussions as required
Support customer quality issue resolution and communication
Ensure quality data supports program delivery commitments
Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Track and analyze quality metrics including NCRs, COPQ, yield, escapes, and trends
Support development of dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility
Identify systemic issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
Support Lean and Six Sigma activities related to quality improvement
Compliance, Documentation & Governance
Ensure compliance with AS9100D, AS9102, and internal QMS procedures
Maintain accurate quality records and documentation
Support internal and external audits as required
Ensure quality data is accurate, traceable, and audit-ready
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No direct people management responsibility
Provides technical guidance and quality leadership through influence
Works closely with Inspectors, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Keyword: analyze, quality metrics, NCRs, COPQ, yield, escapes, trends, dashboards, AS9100, First Article Inspection (FAI), AS9102, APQP processes, AS 9145
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required
Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and problem-solving methods
Working knowledge of AS9100D and aerospace quality requirements
Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and inspection planning
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T)
Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to manage confidential and export-controlled information (ITAR)
Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan development
Experience with statistical analysis and process capability tools
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing environments
ASQ certification (CQE) or equivalent
Gauge design
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
Bacheloris degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technicalidiscipline
5+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles
Experience supporting regulated or AS9100 environments
Preferred
Experience supporting government or defense programs
Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
Dimensional inspections using CMM equipment in accordance with inspection plans andidrawings
Perform manual inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, heightigauges, indicators)
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office, manufacturing, and test environments
Frequent presence on the shop floor
Exposure to noise, equipment, and hazardous materials
Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspections for extended periods
May be required to lift materials, components, or assemblies up to 50 lbs
May require extended hours during investigations or program milestones
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
0i15% as required to support suppliers, audits, customer visits, or other Kratos locations
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALSiASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF... For full info follow application link.
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