Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer (QA Engineer, Senior)

Redwire Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC in Littleton, CO seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to lead quality activities across aerospace programs, including coordination with customers and suppliers, audits, and compliance with AS9100/ISO9001.

You will review documentation from concept through project closure and drive continuous improvement in Quality processes. The role requires 5+ years in QA within a QMS environment, experience with FMEA, MRB/NC, root-cause analysis, and strong technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in an industry with an established QMS (ISO9001, AS9100, or similar). Willing to consider experience in lieu of degree.
• MRB and Non-Conformance (NC) activities experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (Fishbone or 5 Whys).
• Experience with supplier and internal process auditing.
• Experience with technical writing and processing documents and customer reports.
• Experience reviewing engineering and quality documentation.
• Experience with FMEA.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on planning, execution, and milestones.
• Review customer contractual documentation requirements, including SOW, Quality Requirements, flow-down to suppliers, and End Item Data Packages.
• Support quality activities and presentations in project milestones (Kickoff, Design, Test, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews).
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure quality standards and project requirements are in place.
• Involved in approval of engineering drawings, procedures, instructions, and change orders.
• Coordinate disposition and root-cause investigations of nonconforming product.
• Collaborate with engineering to develop inspection methods for products and equipment.
• Support audits to ensure ISO-9001/AS9100 compliance.
• Ensure corrective actions meet standards and documentation is compliant.
• Initiate and support continuous improvement of Quality Processes.
• Document, train others on Quality Processes.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on Quality issues.
• Occasional travel, locally and out of state.

Skills

QA Experience

MRB/NC

Root Cause Analysis

Auditing

Technical Writing

Documentation Review

FMEA

Security Clearance

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years QA

Tools

Inspection Tools

MS Office/SharePoint

Job description

Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC has a current opportunity for a Sr. Quality Engineer, located at our facility in Littleton, CO. In this role you will be supporting a significant range of Quality activities, including coordination with customers and suppliers, supporting aerospace manufacturing activities in concurrence with AS9100 requirements, performing audits, reviewing customer requirements from project conception through project closure, and generating EIDP packages. This highly visible role is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional individual to become integral to the team.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with manufacturing engineering on the planning, execution, and performance of project milestones
• Responsible for reviewing customer contractual documentation requirements, i.e., Statement of Work, Quality Requirements, Flow-down requirements to suppliers, and End Item Data Packages
• Responsible for supporting Quality activities and presentations in project milestones, i.e., Kickoff meeting, Design, Test, and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
• Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure quality standards and project requirements are in place and adhered to
• Highly involved in the approval process of engineering drawings, procedures, instructions, and change orders
• Responsible for coordinating the disposition and investigation into root cause of nonconforming product
• Collaborates with engineering to devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting products and production equipment
• Supports assessments and audits of internal processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, and ISO-9001/AS9100 standards
• Ensures that corrective actions meet acceptable standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements
• Initiates and supports continuous improvement activities for Quality Processes
• Documents, improves, and trains others on Quality Processes
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on all Quality related issues
• Occasional travel, locally and out of state

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 5+or more years of Quality Assurance experience in an industry with an established QMS (ISO9001, AS9100, or similar). Willing to consider experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) and Non-Conformance (NC) activities
• Experience with root cause and analysis tools, for example: Fishbone or 5 Whys'
• Experience with supplier and internal process auditing
• Experience with technical writing, such as processing documents and customer reports
• Experience reviewing engineering and quality documentation
• Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Must have ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Some occasional travel may be required

Desired Skills

• Experience in Aerospace or Space Flight Environments
• Experience using Military, Government, or NASA standards or familiarity with workmanship standards
• AS9100 Lead auditor certification a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings,GD&T knowledge a plus
• Knowledge of commoninspection toolsand techniques
• Strong analytical, interpersonal skills, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products including Excel and SharePoint
• Experience with soldering standards, polymerics, crimping, and ESD requirements
• Comfortable with change as priorities evolve

Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $130,000/annually

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here