Quality Assurance Clerk

Saved job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. 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.

This role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.

In this role, you support quality operations by organizing, maintaining, and validating manufacturing and quality records throughout the production process. You collaborate with Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external vendors to resolve documentation discrepancies, manage digital record storage, prepare customer review packages, and collect performance data from the Quality Management System. Your work ensures accurate, complete, and accessible records that strengthen compliance and support program execution.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical support to Quality Assurance for manufacturing activities.

Organizes, scans, and stores manufacturing and quality records.

Maintains records within the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Verifies record completeness and coordinates with Quality Engineering to resolve discrepancies.

Works with vendors to correct Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), inspection reports, and related documentation.

Organizes build documentation into Technical Data Packages for manufactured products.

Collects vendor performance data, including on‑time delivery and quality metrics.

Submits required data to customers.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Two or more years of experience in quality assurance or relevant manufacturing support.

Two or more years of office administration or bookkeeping experience.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

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.