Quality Systems Specialist II

Redwire Defense Tech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA

Critical Care Plan

Accident Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech focuses on proactive risk assessments, internal audits, process definition and continuous system improvement. The role establishes, maintains, and trains process standards to prevent quality and safety lapses before they occur.

The responsibilities include document control, audit support, data tracking, training assistance, and leadership support across the site, with ITAR/EAR considerations and a typical production environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on QA or regulatory compliance in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Familiar with AS 9100, ISO 9001 standards, quality tools and problem solving.
• Experience with root-cause, risk mitigation, document control and cross-functional communication.
• Knowledge of KPI tracking and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Internal or Lead Auditor Certification to AS 9100/ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Document Control Support: Review, update, communicate and organize quality manuals, SOPs and compliance records.
• Audit Support: Prepare for internal and external quality audits, gather files and track corrective actions.
• Data Tracking: Monitor daily production or service data to spot errors or trends.
• Training Assistance: Onboard workers with safety and quality rules; schedule refresher courses.
• Support: Assist Site Leadership with compliance education, improvement and enforcement.
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional communication

Data tracking

Education

AS9100 / ISO 9001 Auditor Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WORK LOCATION: Huntsville, AL

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $68,000 to $102,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

SUMMARY

Focuses on the overarching system, managing proactive risk assessments, internal audits, process definition, and continuous system improvement. Establishing, maintaining, improving, and training process standards to prevent quality and safety lapses before they occur.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Document Control Support: Reviewing, updating, communicating, and organizing quality manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance records.
• Audit Support: Helping prepare for internal and external quality audits, gathering requested files, and tracking corrective actions. Record non-conformances and assist in CAPA follow-up. Participate in random, special, follow-up, scheduled internal audits.
• Data Tracking: Monitoring daily production or service data to spot errors, trends, or areas that do not meet company rules.
• Training Assistance: Helping onboard new workers with safety and quality rules or scheduling refresher courses for current staff. Training assistance on site level policies and procedures.
• Support: Support Site Leadership with compliance education, improvement and enforcement.
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on experience with quality assurance or regulatory compliance within aerospace or manufacturing organizations.
• Thorough familiarity and working knowledge with the application of the AS 9100, ISO 9001 standards, quality tools, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge with root-cause analysis, risk mitigation, documentation control and strong cross-functional communication.
• Working knowledge with Key Performance Indicator tracking and metrics and proficiency in Microsoft excel.
• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification of the AS 9100 / ISO 9001 Standard.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification to the current version of the AS 9100 / ISO 9001 Standard

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH BENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Redwire Defense Tech is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.