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Leading the quality department and providing oversight to engineers, inspectors, technicians, and other support staff. * Developing and managing departmental budget and P&L. * Monitoring and ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Quality Engineering Manager leads and participates in continuous improvement activities across all business areas, focusing on instrumentation, chemistry, software, and testing.

QUALITY ENGINEERING MANAGER OVERVIEW: Are you passionate about quality and excellence? Join our dynamic team as a Quality Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our Quality Management ...

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Peraton Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Peraton?

Peraton is a technology-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

The company's structure is organized around mission-focused teams, with employees working on cutting-edge projects in areas such as space, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, often in partnership with government agencies and private sector clients. Peraton's work environment is characterized by a mix of on-site and remote work arrangements, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

Working at Peraton may appeal to candidates who are passionate about applying technology to solve complex problems, are eager to contribute to high-stakes projects, and value opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.

Do workers at Peraton get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
68% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Does Peraton pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At Peraton, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
60% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Peraton affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Peraton?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 64% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers at Peraton worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do Peraton workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
68% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

How easy is it for Peraton workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
91% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Peraton?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do Peraton managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Peraton spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Peraton?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
96% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is a Peraton job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
43% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Peraton good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
94% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Peraton feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Peraton get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Peraton?

Most people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Peraton enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Peraton recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Peraton?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Peraton?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Peraton’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Peraton is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Quality Engineering Manager jobs?
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Quality Engineering Manager

Quality Engineering Manager

Karman Space & Defense

Salt Lake City, UT • Remote

$88K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Karman Space & Defense rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing Quality Engineering resources in support of design, development, manufacturing, and sustainment of complex defense products. This role ensures effective application of AS9100 requirements, customer and regulatory standards, and internal quality processes throughout the product lifecycle. The Quality Engineering Manager provides technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional influence to drive product conformity, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.


This position reports to the Director of Quality and manages Quality Engineers and assigned quality personnel supporting programs and operations.


ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS


  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Quality Engineers and assigned quality personnel supporting design, manufacturing, and program execution.
  • Assign resources to programs and functional activities based on risk, complexity, and customer requirements.
  • Ensure effective communication and escalation of quality risks to the Director of Quality and program leadership.
  • Ensure quality engineering involvement in design and development activities in accordance with AS9100 and internal procedures.
  • Support design reviews, risk assessments, configuration management, and design change control.
  • Support qualification, first article inspection (FAI), and transition from development to production.
  • Support production readiness reviews, process capability, control plans, and manufacturing risk assessments.
  • Provide quality engineering oversight for nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
  • Support internal, customer, and third-party audits as a subject matter expert.
  • Use data-driven analysis to identify improvement opportunities and reduce cost of poor quality.
  • Drive QMS continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years’ experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or related roles within aerospace and defense.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Expert knowledge of GD&T and Statistical Process Control implementation
  • Expert knowledge of AS9100 QMS
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must hold or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.


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