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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.
The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market.
The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Quality Engineer, Senior) located at our facility in Goleta, CA. In this intermediate-level role you will be responsible for evaluating new and existing suppliers to ensure they meet program and quality requirements. This position supports both the Quality and Procurement teams by monitoring supplier performance and maintaining good supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Assess existing supplier evaluation process and make recommendations for improvements
- Review specifications to assist in proper supplier selection
- Review program requirements to assign the proper quality clauses to purchase orders during approval process
- Assist receiving inspection with verifying product/paperwork compliance and throughput metrics
- Investigate and troubleshoot any supplier related product or production issues and provide technical input
- Monitor supplier performance metrics re-evaluation process to proactively act to address issues
- Issue supplier corrective actions requests and follow-up to ensure implementation of solutions/improvements
- Support the nonconformance process by communicating with suppliers to determine root cause and corrective actions
- Continuous communication with suppliers
- Support supplier audits, source inspection, and pre-ship review support
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and program personnel on quality related issues
- This position will also involve occasional support for other projects and programs as determined by the Quality Manager
- Work with little guidance and decide and create ways to solve problems, provide solutions to a variety of problems, know the goals but can choose the way to get there
- Work under general direction, independently determine and develop approaches to solutions, results are reviewed upon completion for meeting objectives
- Guide and check the work of less experienced workers
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of applicable/equivalent experience with a High School diploma/equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of supplier quality assurance experience in a regulated industry, ideally with Aerospace industry experience
- Deep and broad knowledge of supplier quality assurance and related fields.
- Ability to travel to suppliers (up to 25%) within the region / area, occasionally out-of-state
- Fluent in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of common inspection tools and how to use them
- US Citizenship is required (Green Card Holders and Visa sponsorships are not accepted).
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience in Aerospace or Space Flight environments strongly preferred
- Experience with QMS per AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 highly desired
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T knowledge a plus
- Adaptability and flexibility with evolving work priorities & challenges
- Problem solving skills and working knowledge of root cause analysis tools (RCCA, PDCA, etc.)
- Strong analytical, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written)
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.
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.
Pay Range: $100,000-$135,000 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 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
