FlightWave Aerospace
Overview
Quality Assurance Engineer position at FlightWave Aerospace. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to help ensure that Flightwave’s products and supply base meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving quality processes across the product lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, integration, supplier management, and delivery. The Quality Engineer partners with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and customer-facing teams to drive root cause resolution, qualify and monitor suppliers, mitigate risks, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and capable of balancing day-to-day quality engineering activities with long-term process, product, and supplier improvement strategies.
Plan, perform, and document receiving, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformance to engineering and contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, and quality checklists.
Support new product introduction by driving design reviews, process validation, and qualification of internal processes as well as supplier parts, subassemblies, and systems.
Lead and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA), and Material Review Board (MRB) activities for both internal processes and supplier-related issues.
Define and improve product and process requirements to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer expectations.
Partner with engineering and manufacturing to proactively address both internal and supplier related quality issues and reduce variability.
Provide quality support for customer, program, and supplier engagements.
Establish and monitor key quality metrics; drive improvements when out-of-goal conditions occur.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. 2-4 years of experience in aerospace quality engineering with high-rate, high-complexity manufacturing programs. Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and quality clauses. Working knowledge of aerospace product development methodologies such as PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T. Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead RCCA activities and drive closure on quality issues. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset. Travel 20–50% domestically to supplier sites for audits, qualifications, and issue resolution. Additional Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of metrology, gage R&R, SPC, and inspection techniques for both mechanical and electrical assemblies. CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-620, including the ability to interpret standards for inspection and assembly compliance.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in office and manufacturing environments. Capability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally (inspection tools, parts, or test equipment). Visual acuity to read drawings, inspect hardware, and identify defects. Manual dexterity to handle small components and operate inspection instruments.
Background Check and Compliance
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law. EEO and ITAR/EAR: Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination. This position requires access to hardware, software, technology or data controlled under ITAR/EAR. Successful candidates must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
Company Details
Compensation: $99K - $132K, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation & Aerospace
Location notes: Greater Los Angeles, CA
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Quality Assurance Engineer position at FlightWave Aerospace. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to help ensure that Flightwave’s products and supply base meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving quality processes across the product lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, integration, supplier management, and delivery. The Quality Engineer partners with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and customer-facing teams to drive root cause resolution, qualify and monitor suppliers, mitigate risks, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and capable of balancing day-to-day quality engineering activities with long-term process, product, and supplier improvement strategies.
Plan, perform, and document receiving, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformance to engineering and contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, and quality checklists.
Support new product introduction by driving design reviews, process validation, and qualification of internal processes as well as supplier parts, subassemblies, and systems.
Lead and support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA), and Material Review Board (MRB) activities for both internal processes and supplier-related issues.
Define and improve product and process requirements to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer expectations.
Partner with engineering and manufacturing to proactively address both internal and supplier related quality issues and reduce variability.
Provide quality support for customer, program, and supplier engagements.
Establish and monitor key quality metrics; drive improvements when out-of-goal conditions occur.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field. 2-4 years of experience in aerospace quality engineering with high-rate, high-complexity manufacturing programs. Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), and quality clauses. Working knowledge of aerospace product development methodologies such as PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and GD&T. Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead RCCA activities and drive closure on quality issues. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset. Travel 20–50% domestically to supplier sites for audits, qualifications, and issue resolution. Additional Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of metrology, gage R&R, SPC, and inspection techniques for both mechanical and electrical assemblies. CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-620, including the ability to interpret standards for inspection and assembly compliance.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in office and manufacturing environments. Capability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally (inspection tools, parts, or test equipment). Visual acuity to read drawings, inspect hardware, and identify defects. Manual dexterity to handle small components and operate inspection instruments.
Background Check and Compliance
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law. EEO and ITAR/EAR: Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination. This position requires access to hardware, software, technology or data controlled under ITAR/EAR. Successful candidates must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
Company Details
Compensation: $99K - $132K, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation & Aerospace
Location notes: Greater Los Angeles, CA
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