Aerospace Quality Engineer I - Growth & Impact

FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus potential

Job summary

FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

This role collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to monitor product quality, investigate nonconformances, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement while growing a foundation in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support production by ensuring assemblies meet drawings and specs.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive process improvements.
• Investigate nonconforming material via NCR processes.
• Support MRB activities including disposition and rework verification.
• Participate in root cause investigations using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Assist internal audits and process compliance.
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues on the floor.
• Develop process controls for consistent product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Quality systems knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection tools/measurement equipment

Job description

FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

This role collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to monitor product quality, investigate nonconformances, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement while growing a foundation in aerospace