Hiring: Director of Quality (Prometheus Energetics) Company: Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Location: Bloomington, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:27:03 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Assembly, Prometheus, Security Clearance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10 years of progressive quality experience in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, including at least five years leading quality teams •At least 10 years of progressive quality experience in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, including at least five years leading quality teams Required Skills: •Quality Strategy, Governance & Leadership •Develop and execute the quality strategy, certification roadmap, annual objectives, budget, staffing plan, and operating rhythm aligned with company growth and production ramp plans. •Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization that may include quality engineering, supplier quality, inspection, metrology, document control, and quality systems personnel. •Serve as the company’s independent quality authority; stop work, withhold product acceptance or shipment, and escalate risks when requirements are not met or product integrity could be compromised. •Establish a culture grounded in quality, accountability, prevention, ethical decision-making, and the expectation that every employee owns product quality. •Advise the COO and leadership team on quality risk, customer performance, resource needs, certification status, and systemic improvement priorities. •Design, implement, document, and maintain an AS9100D/ISO 9001-compliant QMS suitable for a greenfield aerospace and defense manufacturing operation; lead initial certification, surveillance, and recertification activities. •Own QMS processes including document and record control, internal audit, management review, risk and opportunity management, change control, training effectiveness, calibration, nonconformance, corrective action, and continual improvement. Qualifications: •Master’s degree in engineering, business, quality, or a related discipline. •ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or comparable credential. •Work is performed in office, construction, laboratory, and manufacturing environments, including areas subject to enhanced safety and security controls. •Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with site safety, explosives-safety, security, and access-control requirements. •Demonstrated capacity to move through a manufacturing site, participate in audits and reviews, work at a computer for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. •Regular, reliable attendance is required. Periodic travel, overtime, off-shift, or weekend support may be necessary during audits, startup, qualification, or critical production events. Compensation: •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!