Quality Engineering (Assembly / Manufacturing)

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Supply Chain, and Program execution at Technical Directions Inc. This role focuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capability through disciplined root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality planning.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer works cross‑functionally to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined, understood, and executed throughout the product lifecycle—from design and supplier receipt through assembly, test, and delivery.

Product & Process Quality Engineering

Support product quality planning and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing

Review engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs for quality and inspection requirements

Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and acceptance criteria

Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102

Develop processes, procedures, & work instructions for quality and/or manufacturing

Investigate internal, supplier, and customer nonconformances (NCRs)

Lead or support root cause analysis using 8D, A3, DMAIC, or equivalent methods

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 equipment management and calibration programs

Supplier Quality Support

Support supplier quality activities including receiving inspection, SCARs, and QMS development

Participate in supplier audits and performance reviews as assigned

Verify supplier compliance with quality requirements and documentation flow‑down

Support resolution of supplier‑related quality issues

Program & Customer Quality Support

Support Program Management with quality input 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

Track and analyze quality metrics including NCRs, COPQ, yield, escapes, and trends

Support Lean and Six Sigma activities related to quality improvement

Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies in support of continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with AS9100D, government, customer, and internal QMS procedures

Maintain accurate quality records and documentation

Ensure quality data is accurate, traceable, and audit‑ready

Provides technical guidance and quality leadership through influence

Works closely with Inspectors, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain

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)

Ability to manage confidential and export‑controlled information (ITAR)

Experience with statistical analysis and process capability tools

Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing environments

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

5+ years of experience in quality engineering or manufacturing quality roles

Experience working in high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environments

Dimensional inspections using CMM equipment in accordance with inspection plans and drawings

Perform manual inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators)

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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

0–15% as required to support suppliers, audits, customer visits, or other Kratos locations

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Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

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