Quality Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Reviews customer‑imposed quality documents to determine applicability and ensure compliance, directing corrections when necessary.
• Evaluates quality documentation for alignment with customer specifications and contractual requirements, and verifies corrective action completion.
• Interfaces with customers to support positive relationships and manage Material Review Board (MRB) activity.
• Develops lesson plans and participates in training inspection personnel.
• Reviews manufacturing planning to ensure adequate inspection points within production processes.
• Conducts inspection verification to confirm products meet purchase order, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Monitors quality metrics, including scrap and rework costs, identifies trends, and initiates improvement projects.
• Reviews and validates labor and equipment‑related costs to ensure necessity and minimize waste.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area while adhering to all quality practices and safety procedures.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in engineering or another technical field.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, journals, and regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry and perform related calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the space and defense industry.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, walking, and sitting for at least 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Mentions

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.