Quality Technician
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Job Overview
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies.
Micro Systems Inc. (MSI), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective uncrewed air systems and self‑driving trucks. As a mid‑tier defense contractor, MSI has demonstrated agility and innovation in providing systems to support National Security.
General Job Summary
Assure the quality of all entrusted products. Evaluate and determine the best practices to improve quality processes while ensuring safety, ISO 9001, AS9100, and other required standards are maintained during all operations.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and reads drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to understand quality requirements of manufactured products.
Inspects product (cables, circuit cards, assemblies, fabricated parts, etc.) manufactured for compliance to industry standards, military specifications, and engineering drawings.
Utilizes microscopes, test equipment, and standard measuring equipment to perform inspections. May have to operate a microscope for long periods of time.
Works with Quality Engineers in the disposition of non‑conforming material and in identifying defect trends in manufacturing processes.
Completes documentation of defects through data entry into company software platforms (TipQA experience is a plus).
Conducts and provides guidance on performing mechanical and electrical inspections.
Constructs files for maintenance of quality data.
Conducts and documents process audits.
Assists in performing process and procedure analysis.
Assists in implementing a self‑inspection program.
Performs documentation duties with the use of a computer, maintaining a paperless manufacturing environment.
Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours, 100% of the time (less PTO, FML/STD/LTD).
Other Job Functions
Recommends and uses standard tools of the inspection trade, including but not limited to pin gages, calipers, micrometers, magnification aids, and other measurement devices.
Reads, interprets, and makes recommended changes to purchase orders, drawings, parts lists, wire lists, and other related engineering documents.
Provides, as needed, training to personnel in process techniques and methodologies.
Works independently with little supervision.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Experience and Skills
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Proficient with PCs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Proficient in interpreting and applying ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 production environments.
Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or other quality standard environment.
Familiarity with production environments and physical requirements related to standing, siting, repetitive motion, lifting up to 30 lbs, and vision requirements.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of experience as an inspector of electronic equipment and/or mechanical parts.
Military/Defense quality environment experience.
Experience with ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 production environments.
Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or other quality standard environment.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Production environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding and small hand tools).
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
20/20 vision and color vision with or without corrective lenses.
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage.
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
401(k) Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time‑Off (PTO).
Holidays.
Education Reimbursement.
EEO
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. EOE, minorities, females, veterans, disabled, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858‑964‑2916. Any inquiries not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies.
Micro Systems Inc. (MSI), a division of Kratos Defense, is renowned for developing, delivering, integrating, and supporting high‑performance, cost‑effective uncrewed air systems and self‑driving trucks. As a mid‑tier defense contractor, MSI has demonstrated agility and innovation in providing systems to support National Security.
General Job Summary
Assure the quality of all entrusted products. Evaluate and determine the best practices to improve quality processes while ensuring safety, ISO 9001, AS9100, and other required standards are maintained during all operations.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and reads drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to understand quality requirements of manufactured products.
Inspects product (cables, circuit cards, assemblies, fabricated parts, etc.) manufactured for compliance to industry standards, military specifications, and engineering drawings.
Utilizes microscopes, test equipment, and standard measuring equipment to perform inspections. May have to operate a microscope for long periods of time.
Works with Quality Engineers in the disposition of non‑conforming material and in identifying defect trends in manufacturing processes.
Completes documentation of defects through data entry into company software platforms (TipQA experience is a plus).
Conducts and provides guidance on performing mechanical and electrical inspections.
Constructs files for maintenance of quality data.
Conducts and documents process audits.
Assists in performing process and procedure analysis.
Assists in implementing a self‑inspection program.
Performs documentation duties with the use of a computer, maintaining a paperless manufacturing environment.
Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours, 100% of the time (less PTO, FML/STD/LTD).
Other Job Functions
Recommends and uses standard tools of the inspection trade, including but not limited to pin gages, calipers, micrometers, magnification aids, and other measurement devices.
Reads, interprets, and makes recommended changes to purchase orders, drawings, parts lists, wire lists, and other related engineering documents.
Provides, as needed, training to personnel in process techniques and methodologies.
Works independently with little supervision.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Experience and Skills
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Proficient with PCs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Proficient in interpreting and applying ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 production environments.
Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or other quality standard environment.
Familiarity with production environments and physical requirements related to standing, siting, repetitive motion, lifting up to 30 lbs, and vision requirements.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 2 years of experience as an inspector of electronic equipment and/or mechanical parts.
Military/Defense quality environment experience.
Experience with ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 production environments.
Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or other quality standard environment.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Production environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding and small hand tools).
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
20/20 vision and color vision with or without corrective lenses.
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage.
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
401(k) Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time‑Off (PTO).
Holidays.
Education Reimbursement.
EEO
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. EOE, minorities, females, veterans, disabled, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858‑964‑2916. Any inquiries not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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