Quality Engineer I

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 and its allies' core mission priorities and meet the 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 130 space and defense programs.

As a Quality Engineer, you will ensure hardware and processes meet rigorous program and customer requirements throughout design, development, testing, qualification, and production. You will drive continuous improvement, lead investigations, support design reviews, and help maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to strengthen product integrity and program execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes quality plans across program phases from development through production.
• Implements new quality inspection methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports customer design reviews to ensure quality requirements are fully addressed.
• Performs in-process inspections during fabrication and assembly, including AS9102 First Article inspections.
• Prepares Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for hardware deliverables.
• Reviews Purchase Orders for accurate contractual, project, and quality flow-down requirements.
• Generates, investigates, and resolves Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Leads failure investigations to identify root cause and define corrective actions.
• Performs supply chain risk analysis to ensure supplier quality and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.