Senior Quality Engineer - Spaceflight Programs Lead

Redwire Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own quality activities across programs from design to delivery, focusing on hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing, with strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, NCR/MRB processes, and GD&T. The role partners across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to embed quality into daily operations.

Qualifications

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

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

Root cause analysis

MRB support

8D

GD&T

Quality data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection procedures

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

TIPQA

Costpoint

Job description

Redwire Corporation in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own quality activities across programs from design to delivery, focusing on hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing, with strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, NCR/MRB processes, and GD&T. The role partners across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to embed quality into daily operations.