Red Cat Holdings · 2 days ago
Quality Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRed Cat Holdings, through its subsidiary Teal Drones, is seeking a full-time Quality Engineer to manage Quality Control processes for their UAS drones. The role involves overseeing the quality lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high safety and performance standards.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, FAA, FCC, and sUAS-specific guidelines
Create and update inspection plans, control plans, and process flow diagrams to ensure consistent quality output
Support and participate in internal and external audits, including corrective action follow-ups and system improvements
Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure products meet design intent, fit/form/function, and regulatory requirements
Lead and support MRB (Material Review Board) activities for nonconforming material disposition
Develop First Article Inspection (FAI) packages per AS9102 standards
Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering to address supplier performance issues, conduct supplier audits, and drive corrective actions
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
Support customer quality requirements, including responding to complaints, audits, and requests for corrective action (CARs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
5+ years of experience in quality engineering roles
Hands-on experience with supplier, incoming, in-line, and end-of-line quality systems
Background in software QA, including test planning and automation
Strong reporting and documentation skills
Understanding of the software and product development lifecycle
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, and FAA compliance
Willingness to travel 10% to suppliers, flight test areas, or contract manufacturing sites
Proficient working with Corrective Actions, Non-Conformances and Audit Findings within a PLM System
Familiar with and used various skills such as 8D, Fishbone diagram, 3X5 Whys, & DMAIC
Preferred
FAA Part 107 certification
Experience in the drone, aerospace, or defense industries
Certifications such as Six Sigma, CQE, or Lean Manufacturing
Prior work with government contracts or DoD programs
Familiarity with FAA Drone Zone, LAANC, NOTAMs, and waivers
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
Red Cat Holdings
Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$270.05MKey Investors
The Lind Partners
2025-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $172.5M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Equity· $46.75M
2025-04-10Post Ipo Equity· $30M
Leadership Team
Jeff Thompson
Founder and CEO
C
Christian Morrison
Chief Financial Officer
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