Quality Engineer III

82153303-7d5a-4833-b767-9cb13d965e09 • Salt Lake City, UT

17h • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer III supports high-performance aerospace structures and systems through design, development, testing, qualification, and production. The role helps protect product integrity by developing quality plans, improving inspection processes, resolving nonconformances, supporting design reviews, and leading investigations that enhance reliability. The work strengthens program execution, ensures compliance with quality standards, and contributes to delivery of mission-critical hardware within Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in aerospace systems quality engineering.
• In-depth understanding of testing, inspection, quality issues, and aircraft certification, including systems associated with composite aerospace structures.
• Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Expert knowledge of Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100) Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Current U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute quality plans for aerospace structures and systems throughout development and production.
• Implement new quality inspection methodologies to support evolving program and hardware needs.
• Support customer design review activities to ensure quality requirements are addressed.
• Perform in-process inspections during fabrication and assembly, including AS9102 First Articles.
• Prepare Technical Data Packages (TDPs) documenting hardware deliverables.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy of contractual, project, and quality flow-down requirements.
• Generate, investigate, and resolve Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Lead failure investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Perform supply chain risk analysis to support quality and program objectives.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level