Senior Quality Systems Leader — USV Manufacturing (Equity)

Red Cat Holdings; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Cat Holdings seeks a Senior Quality Systems Manager to design, implement, and continually improve world-class quality systems for our Valdosta boat-building operations. You will own product quality from production through delivery, ensuring every vessel meets sales commitments.

You will lead QA activities, develop SOPs, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across manufacturing, with travel to supplier sites as needed and collaboration with engineering teams to maintain top quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 8+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Hands-on with incoming, in-line, and end-of-line quality systems.
• Strong process and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of quality planning and product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, and FAA compliance.
• Willingness to travel to supplier/contract manufacturers.
• Familiar with 8D, fishbone diagrams, and 5 why's.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection plans, checklists, and acceptance criteria for components, assemblies, and completed USV systems.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training programs related to inspection and product test/verification.
• Oversee in-process inspection activities on the production floor and ensure conformity during build.
• Manage final inspection and product verification tests before shipment.
• Ensure material control for nonconforming product per AS9100.
• Support CAPA activities by identifying recurring quality issues and verifying solutions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to update PFMEAs based on verification data.
• Monitor inspection data and quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team with high workmanship standards.

Skills

Quality leadership

AS9100

ISO9001

ITAR

FAA compliance

CAPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Red Cat Holdings seeks a Senior Quality Systems Manager to design, implement, and continually improve world-class quality systems for our Valdosta boat-building operations. You will own product quality from production through delivery, ensuring every vessel meets sales commitments.

You will lead QA activities, develop SOPs, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across manufacturing, with travel to supplier sites as needed and collaboration with engineering teams to maintain top quality