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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.\nAs a Quality Engineer, you support projects through design, development, testing, qualification, and production to ensure all hardware meets rigorous quality standards. This role contributes to quality planning, inspection, documentation, and issue resolution, helping maintain reliable performance across critical deliverables. If your experience and interests align with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.\nSchedule\nThis role follows a 9/80 schedule, with 9-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, an 8-hour shift every other Friday, and the alternating Friday off.\nResponsibilities\nDetermines and executes quality plans for projects from development through production.\nImplements new inspection methodologies to support evolving program requirements.\nSupports customer design review activities to align quality expectations.\nPerforms in-process inspections during fabrication and assembly, including Aerospace Standard (AS) 9102 First Articles.\nPrepares Technical Data Packages (TDPs) documenting hardware deliverables.\nReviews purchase orders to ensure accurate contractual, project, and quality flow downs.\nGenerates and resolves Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).\nLeads failure investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.\nPerforms supply chain risk analysis to identify and mitigate quality risks.\nRequired Qualifications\nAssociate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent registration or experience.\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.\nMore than 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or quality operations.\nPhysical Requirements\nThe essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.\nSpecial Mentions\nThis role requires occasional travel (0-10%).\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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