Quality Specialist

TEAL DRONES INC • 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 Specialist. 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. We are seeking an experienced and skilled Quality Specialist to ensure the quality and reliability of all materials and components provided by Teal Drones. The Quality Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional departments to drive continual improvement, maintain compliance with quality standards, and support the production of high-quality products. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to foster effective internal relationships. This role plays a key part in calibration of approved tooling, internal auditing, and sustained part movement through Quality processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or another related technical field, or, additional 4+ years of work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or compliance role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience administering quality systems, controlled documentation, and quality records.
• Experience working with nonconforming material processes and corrective action systems.
• Experience conducting audits or participating in quality system assessments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and drive actions to closure.

Nice To Haves

• AS9100 Internal Auditor training or certification.
• Experience serving as an MRB Coordinator, MRB Chair, or similar quality leadership role.
• Experience managing calibration systems and inspection/test equipment.
• Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality management system environment.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, or electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).
• ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's Calibration Coordinator, maintaining the calibration system and ensuring all inspection, measurement, and test equipment remains compliant with internal procedures and applicable standards.
• Coordinate calibration activities with external service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely calibration, record maintenance, and equipment availability.
• Maintain calibration records, monitor calibration due dates, and evaluate potential product impacts resulting from out-of-tolerance calibration events.
• Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) process, facilitating cross-functional review and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Ensure nonconforming material is properly tagged, documented, contained, dispositioned, and tracked through closure in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality personnel to determine appropriate MRB dispositions and corrective actions.
• Monitor nonconformance trends and provide data to support corrective action and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in the internal audit program in accordance with AS9100 requirements and company procedures.
• Conduct process, product, and quality management system audits to verify compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Document audit findings, communicate results to process owners, and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Adhere to audit schedules, records, findings, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Assist with quality metrics reporting, management reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain quality records and documentation in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level