Sr. Quality Engineer (Quality Engineer, Senior)

Redwire Space; 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

Summary

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer located at our facility in Goleta, CA. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer ensures that Redwire’s products and processes meet stringent customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. This role supports quality execution throughout the product lifecycle—from design through manufacturing, assembly, test, and delivery—with a focus on hands‑on problem solving, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in aerospace or high‑reliability manufacturing and is ready to take ownership of quality activities within their assigned programs. This role also plays a key part in fostering a strong culture of quality by promoting best practices, reinforcing standards, and partnering across teams to embed quality into daily operations.

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 Material Review Board (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.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field (Engineering, Quality, Science, Mathematics, or equivalent experience).
• 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with spaceflight hardware, composites, mechanisms, precision assemblies, or electronic hardware.
• Quality‑related certifications such as ASQ CQE.
• Familiarity with NDT methods.
• Experience with quality management systems and ERP/MRP tools (e.g., TIPQA, Costpoint).
• Exposure to reliability or test engineering practices.

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

$108,000 - $135,000

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 receive 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