Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Kaman Air Vehicles  is seeking a Quality Engineer  who supports quality assurance activities within an aerospace manufacturing environment, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role supports inspections, audits, corrective actions, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance processes, procedures, and documentation in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Perform and support internal quality audits and assist with maintaining compliance with AS9100 and applicable quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) .
• Participate in MRB activities , nonconformance investigations, and disposition of discrepant material.
• Analyze quality data, trends, and recurring issues to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and associated documentation.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing and inspection teams and assist with resolving production-related quality issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.
• Support internal and external/customer audits as needed.
• Assist with RMA activities, document control, and QMS documentation .
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other departments to drive quality and continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered .

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related manufacturing quality function .
• Experience working within an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment preferred .
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or a comparable quality management system .
• Experience performing or supporting internal QMS audits .
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, nonconformance/MRB processes, and quality investigations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS9100 Internal Auditor training/certification.
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA, DCMA, or other aerospace regulatory/customer requirements .
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements .
• ASQ/CQE or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with Epicor or another ERP/QMS system.
• Previous aircraft, rotorcraft, or aerospace manufacturing experience.

Benefits:

At Kaman Air Vehicles,  we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

KAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

  This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.