Quality Engineer II

At Kaman, we are always looking for a better way. Whether we are helping keep our troops safe or pioneering safer ways to fly the globe, we approach every challenge with an innovation mindset. We consider our people to be the key to our success and have created an environment that provides opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their careers. Find out more about us at Kaman.com/Careers.

As a Quality Engineer II at Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT, you will be a key part of our outstanding Quality team. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity, and Honor.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans to accomplish Quality department objectives that support schedule and meet contract objectives.
• Work with and interpret blueprints, drawings and mil-specs in accordance with government and/or customer contract requirements.
• Monitor status of NC's and MRB activities to ensure milestones are accomplished.
• Identify problems in production related to NC's and assure a plan is developed in coordination with other operating departments for implementing corrective actions. Initiate corrective action, if appropriate.
• Provide leadership on quality issues concerning both customers and internal to assure effective cause, corrective and preventive action; monitor for continued effectiveness.
• Participate in program reviews and product cell meetings.
• Support Quality Department FAI inspection activities.
• Serve as liaison between MRB and management to ensure requirements, cost and schedule are maintained. May be required to develop and present quality metrics management.
• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs, as needed.
• Follow standard departmental and company procedures as outlined by management.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in related engineering field.
• 1 to 3 years of quality assurance experience.
• Broad knowledge of a general technical field such as quality assurance or quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 regulations.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a passion for excellence.