Senior Quality Engineer - Spaceflight & High-Reliability

Redwire; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer at our Goleta, CA facility to ensure products and processes meet aerospace and customer requirements across design to manufacturing. You will own quality activities within programs, promote best practices, and lead continuous improvement with hands‑on problem solving.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing, with strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Engineering, Quality, Science, Mathematics, or equivalent)
• 5+ years QA/QE in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability manufacturing
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and hardware verification/qualification processes
• Experience with NCR processing, MRB support, root cause analysis, and corrective action tools (8D, RCCA)
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, GD&T
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with multiple programs

Responsibilities

• Lead QA support for assigned programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and spaceflight standards.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and acceptance procedures for mechanical, electronic, and composite hardware.
• Perform in‑process and final inspections, including documentation reviews, workmanship verification, and conformance assessments.
• Support MRB activity, guiding root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate nonconformance documentation and ensure timely routing and closure in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to identify quality risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions for clarity, completeness, and compliance.
• Support supplier quality activities such as FAI reviews, incoming inspection, and participation in supplier audits.
• Provide guidance to technicians and less‑experienced team members on inspection processes and quality best practices.

Skills

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T interpretation

NCR / MRB processes

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

ASQ CQE

Tools

TIPQA

Costpoint

Job description

Redwire is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer at our Goleta, CA facility to ensure products and processes meet aerospace and customer requirements across design to manufacturing. You will own quality activities within programs, promote best practices, and lead continuous improvement with hands‑on problem solving.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing, with strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and GD&T.