Quality Engineer I
About The Position
The Quality Engineer I supports quality engineering activities throughout design, development, testing, qualification, and production within Karman Space & Defense’s Space and Launch business. The role creates manufacturing documentation, participates in inspections, supports First Article builds, and assists with audits and corrective action processes. The work helps ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement across fabrication and assembly operations. 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. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of engineering or manufacturing experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical drawings.
- U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering is preferred but not required.
- Hands-on experience in fabrication or assembly environments.
- Experience supporting quality engineering in manufacturing or aerospace environments.
Responsibilities
- Create work instructions, build instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support technicians during fabrication and inspection activities, including basic tool and fixture design.
- Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
- Generate and resolve Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), and lead failure investigations.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Monitor production processes and assist with First Article builds in accordance with AS9100.
- Support design reviews and ensure compliance with quality and contractual requirements.
- Conduct internal and process audits, and support customer and regulatory audits.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
