Aerospace Quality Engineer: RCA, CAPA & AS9100

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Bristow, Oklahoma, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Program execution.

This role focuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capability. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform root-cause analysis, CAPA, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality requirements are defined and met throughout the lifecycle, from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with AS9100 environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Support product quality planning and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Review drawings, specifications, and BOMs for quality and inspection.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102.
• Plan and perform APQP processes per AS9145.
• Drive CAPA implementation and track NCR status to closure.
• Provide quality support to Assembly, Test, and Supplier Quality.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D and related procedures.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100D

Root cause analysis

CAPA

GD&T

Documentation

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Bristow, Oklahoma, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support product and process quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Program execution.

This role focuses on preventing defects, resolving nonconformances, and strengthening process capability. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform root-cause analysis, CAPA, and work with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality requirements are defined and met throughout the lifecycle, from