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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 10 hours ago

Product Assurance Specialist

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

10+ years exp

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems and related technologies. The Product Assurance Specialist assists Quality Engineers with quality assurance and control systems, ensuring that products meet customer and agency requirements while participating in continuous improvement projects and supporting internal audits.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participates in design reviews, prepares inspection plans based on drawing requirements, and compares manufacturing instructions per drawing requirements

Develops solutions to prevent and/or resolve product and manufacturing process non-conformances

Performs validation of First Articles

Perform process surveillance activity on product non-conformances throughout their lifecycle

Participates in or leads continuous improvement projects to eliminate scrap and reduce rework operations

Participates in or leads root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns

Supports the Quality Inspectors ensuring products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system

Reviews and/or prepares documentation to support product/system delivery, including configuration and documentation verification

Reviews and updates Non-Conformances (NCs) based on assigned actions

Participates and supports internal audits conducted by KUAS Compliance Department

May participate and support Material Review Boards (MRBTF) on assigned programs or projects

Ensures safety and efficacy of manufacturing and/or maintenance operations on systems or components in accordance with manufacturer's and/or customer requirements

Determines acceptability and proper configuration of aircraft or other complex systems by performing routine and required validations in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines prior to customer delivery

Responsible for system delivery activities which include hardware end-item acceptance with customer and or Government agencies

Witness product acceptance testing and supports Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), as required

Creates end-item acceptance reports and assures proper deliverable documentation packages are present (e.g., logbook)

Other duties may be assigned

Assist deployment lead with identifying proper infrastructure/assets are available to support field activities including aircraft maintenance and flight operations

Assists with all pre-flight activities and confirms pre-flight readiness

Participates in post mission/operations debriefs

Assists in failure analysis activities, as required

Monitors accuracy of maintenance logs, aircraft logs and quality records

Attends Operational Readiness Review meetings

Ensures personnel are trained on critical (e.g., munitions, ordinance) pre-flight and post-maintenance inspections

Assists in coordination of transfer/shipment of customer/Government properties, as required

Qualification

Quality AssuranceAircraft MaintenanceAS9100ISO 9001 2008FAA Inspection CertificationGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Proficient with the use of a computer, including the ability to enter and retrieve information

Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing work priorities

Possesses or able to obtain US Passport/VISA

Holds or able to obtain US Government security clearance

High School Diploma or Equivalent experience

A minimum of 10 years of diversified maintenance and or inspection experience as an Aircraft and Power plant mechanic on fixed or rotary wing aircraft