Aerospace Quality Engineer I - Process & Improvement

Red Cat Holdings; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Potential bonuses

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of Flightwave's unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

This role partners with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to monitor product quality, investigate nonconformances, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement and AS9100 compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering degree

Reading drawings

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inspection instruments

Job description

Red Cat Holdings is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support the development, production, and delivery of Flightwave's unmanned aerial systems, ensuring products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory quality requirements.

This role partners with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to monitor product quality, investigate nonconformances, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement and AS9100 compliance across the organization.