Quality Engineer I

RED CAT HOLDINGS•South Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teal Drones, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position as a full-time Quality Engineer. Teal is a rapidly growing technology company focused on creating world-class system solutions serving a broad range of applications for the design and development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. As a Quality Engineer, you will manage Quality Control processes for the hardware side. You’ll be integrated into the full quality lifecycle – working with Supplier Quality, Incoming Inspection, and Manufacturing – through in-line controls, and end-of-line validation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with sUAS platforms, a deep understanding of regulatory compliance (FAA, FCC, ITAR, AS9100), and the ability to work with cross functional teams to solve difficult problems with little guidance. This role is critical to ensure Teal’s drones are safe, high-performing, and compliant with government and defense standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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).