Aerospace Quality Manager — TIPQA, Costpoint, AS9100

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD insurance

Short/Long term disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Bristow, Oklahoma, seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead production quality systems at the BladeWorks engine assembly and test facility.

You will architect shop floor quality processes, develop TIPQA and TIPSFE workflows, and integrate costpoint-based data for tracking and compliance. The role requires hands-on leadership with engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment, ensuring AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build, implement, and manage shop floor quality processes and standards for engine assembly and testing operations.
• Develop and deploy full TIPQA and TIPSFE quality workflows, including nonconformance management, corrective actions, inspection plans, and production quality gates.
• Lead the integration of TIPQA/TIPSFE with Costpoint (part tracking, serial number control, quality records, and process 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 for the production facility.
• Implement robust engine production quality processes aligned with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal standards.
• Drive shop floor quality culture, ensuring consistent execution of quality expectations through daily engagement with assembly, instrumentation, and test technicians.
• Streamline nonconformance and defect reporting processes; reduce manual data entry and create automated workflows where practical.
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities for production issues.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality is embedded in build sequences, tooling, and design-for-quality practices.
• Create shop floor metrics for defect rates, rework, escapes, first-pass yield, process stability, and equipment compliance.
• Support readiness and compliance for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Mentor and train technicians and leads on quality processes, inspection techniques, and documentation accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

ISO 9001 knowledge

TIPQA/TIPSFE familiarity

Costpoint ERP

Quality tools (FMEA, control plans, RC

Aerospace quality procedures

Engineering drawings interpretation

Shop floor leadership

Analytical problem solving

Documentation skills

NDT exposure (plus)

Education

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

Tools

Costpoint ERP

Other ERP systems

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in Bristow, Oklahoma, seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead production quality systems at the BladeWorks engine assembly and test facility.

You will architect shop floor quality processes, develop TIPQA and TIPSFE workflows, and integrate costpoint-based data for tracking and compliance. The role requires hands-on leadership with engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment, ensuring AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements are