Aerospace Quality Manager — TIPQA, AS9100, Costpoint

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager for the BladeWorks engine assembly and test facility in Bristow, Oklahoma. You will architect shop floor quality systems, lead TIPQA/TIPSFE deployments, and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This hands-on leader will mentor technicians, drive continuous improvement, partner with engineering and manufacturing, and support audits while coordinating travel to Jupiter, FL as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering.
• 6+ years in aerospace/defense production quality roles, preferably in engine or production environments.
• Experience managing quality inspection teams & supplier quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop floor quality processes for engine assembly and testing operations.
• Develop and deploy TIPQA and TIPSFE quality workflows, including nonconformance management, corrective actions, inspection plans, and quality gates.
• Lead integration of TIPQA/TIPSFE with Costpoint (part tracking, serial number control, quality records, linkage).
• Build and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) for production operations.
• Establish end-to-end quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection criteria, and control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods.
• Support readiness and compliance for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Skills

AS9100

ISO 9001

Quality Systems

TIPQA

TIPSFE

Costpoint

FMEA

SPC

APQP

RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering

Tools

Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager for the BladeWorks engine assembly and test facility in Bristow, Oklahoma. You will architect shop floor quality systems, lead TIPQA/TIPSFE deployments, and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

This hands-on leader will mentor technicians, drive continuous improvement, partner with engineering and manufacturing, and support audits while coordinating travel to Jupiter, FL as needed.