Huntington Beach

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer (“QE”) is responsible for implementing and maintaining the quality requirements of AS9100 Rev D on projects within the space and defense industry at AAE. The QE must have knowledge of the current standards accepted and used by government and industry for space and defense specification requirements of products; familiarity with space and defense inspection and quality control practices; and knowledge and familiarity with space and defense technical terminology. The QE must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in technical writing and investigate technical problems methodically and evaluate them objectively. The QE will be required to plan and present to management required and/or new procedures, methods, tools, etc. that will enhance the quality of the product being manufactured by ensuring quality, reducing cost, and increasing product efficiency and effectiveness.

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the QE must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to: Review all customer-imposed quality documents to determine applicability to specific AAE operations and assess compliance. Independently decide and approve or direct corrections as necessary.
Review AAE quality documents to assure compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements. Evaluate corrective actions taken, as requested by customer, and ensure it is complete and conclusive. Maintain required standard procedures such as a quality manual to encompass all quality requirements by AAE’s customers.
Interface with customers regularly to build and maintain a positive and stable working relationship and manage customer-related MRB activity.
Generate lesson plans and participate in the training of inspection personnel, when required.
Review shop planning for adequate inspection points incorporation into the manufacturing processes.
Verify via inspection functions to ensure that customers receive product that meets the quality requirements contained in purchase orders, blueprints/drawings, and specifications. \
Monitor AAE, s Quality Metrics, including scrap and rework costs, identify responsibilities, repetitiveness, etc., and initiate improvement projects to maintain or exceed company goals.
Review and validate all costs (labor, equipment, etc.) to ensure they are necessary and without waste.

In addition to the above, QEs are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using Company directed and industry standard safety procedures and expectations while adhering to all quality practices

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree required, with a strong preference for a degree in an engineering discipline or another technical field.
Prior experience in the space and defense industry preferred.

Must be a U.S. Person
Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. The QE must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and vendors.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The QE must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Mathematical Ability: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Other Abilities: It is preferred that the QE has some level of prior experience in quality systems administration; quality system auditing and customer audits; and knowledge of aerospace or other similar manufacturing quality procedures. It is a plus if the candidate has prior experience in data analysis (cost of quality nonconformance trends, scrap and rework reports and charts, and supplier performance evaluations and trends). The QE will be expected to possess knowledge of up-to-date inspection and control methods in the metal industry and the ability to understand, modify and interpret complex technical information to draw valid conclusions, using detailed analysis and extreme conscientiousness.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to 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.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Some travel may be required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

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Quality Engineer II