Dr. Jesse Mangual
About Dr. Jesse Mangual
Dr. Jesse Mangual serves as the Vice President of Quality at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he oversees quality operations across six facilities in the United States. He has a strong background in engineering and quality management, with previous leadership roles at Q Source, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Moog Aircraft Group.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Dr. Jesse Mangual serves as the Vice President of Quality at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the Quality organization across six facilities in the United States. He has played a key role in providing turn-key solutions for unmanned command and control vehicles, contributing to the company's mission in the defense and security sector.
Previous Experience at Q Source, LLC
Prior to his current role, Dr. Mangual was the President of Q Source, LLC for a period of six months in 2019. His leadership at the company was focused on quality management and operational excellence, although his tenure was brief.
Background in Aerospace Quality Management
Dr. Mangual has extensive experience in quality management within the aerospace industry. He worked as the Director of Manufacturing Quality at Gulfstream Aerospace from 2015 to 2019 and as the Director of Global Quality at Moog Aircraft Group from 2012 to 2015. His roles involved overseeing quality systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Mangual holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Kennedy Western University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Computer Science from Norwich University between 1972 and 1975. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Management from Albertus Magnus College from 1999 to 2001 and a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Quality Management Systems from Cambridge College from 2016 to 2020.
Specialization in Unmanned Aerial Systems
Dr. Mangual has specialized in managing quality systems for unmanned aerial systems and composite structures. His expertise in this area supports his contributions to the development and quality assurance of advanced aerospace technologies.