Senior Quality Director, Multi-Site (A&D, AS9100)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, seeks a Director of Quality to lead end-to-end quality for San Jose and Folsom sites. The role ensures products, processes, and systems meet AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements, fostering First Time Quality and cost control.

The Director partners with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to improve performance, prevent escapes, and deploy data-driven quality management practices, with security clearance potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or related field.
• 15+ years of related experience with 10+ years in quality leadership.
• Ability to obtain security clearance if needed.
• Experience with AS9100 and supplier quality management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-site quality strategy across San Jose and Folsom.
• Lead QA, QE, Supplier Quality, and Compliance teams; manage performance for both sites.
• Maintain QMS and AS9100 certification; lead audits, management reviews, and CAPA.
• Oversee manufacturing quality, MRB, RCCA, and nonconformance actions.
• Develop KPIs and implement data-driven quality metrics.
• Represent quality in customer reviews and program reviews.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

MIL STD 883

LEAN Six Sigma

RCCA

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Security clearance

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Quality Management or related field

Job description

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, seeks a Director of Quality to lead end-to-end quality for San Jose and Folsom sites. The role ensures products, processes, and systems meet AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements, fostering First Time Quality and cost control.

The Director partners with Operations, Engineering, and Program Management to improve performance, prevent escapes, and deploy data-driven quality management practices, with security clearance potential.