FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company · 7 hours ago
Senior Quality Coordiantor
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$77K/yr - $114K/yr
8+ years expFlightWave Aerospace, a Red Cat Company, is seeking a Senior Quality Administrator to support quality operations in an AS9100 aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating quality system processes, managing supplier quality, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
AerospaceData Collection and LabelingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports both Internal and External Quality operations within an AS9100 aerospace manufacturing environment, reporting directly to the Director of Quality
Serves as a key operational contributor responsible for executing, coordinating, and improving quality system processes supporting manufacturing, supplier performance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including chairing MRB meetings, coordinating cross-functional dispositions, executing material transactions, managing Return to Vendor (RTV) processes, and maintaining full material traceability within the ERP system
Performs material cycle counts, reconciles discrepancies, and drives inventory accuracy between physical inventory and ERP records
Actively monitors MRB cage inventory levels, minimizing financial exposure, backlog aging, and production impact
Reviews, approves, and rejects AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and contractual requirements
Serves as a primary liaison with external suppliers for quality record submission and approval, including administration of Arena QMS and similar quality systems
Supports and manages the Supplier Quality Onboarding Program, ensuring new suppliers meet quality system, documentation, and process readiness requirements
Develops, maintains, and reports supplier performance metrics and scorecards, enabling visibility by business unit, commodity, supplier, buyer, and risk category
Escalates Quality performance trends, risks, and supplier escapes to Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality leadership using structured problem-solving platforms
Supports internal, supplier, and third-party audits, including preparation, execution, and corrective action follow-up, to ensure ongoing AS9100 compliance
Coordinates and manages third-party quality consulting resources supporting internal and supplier quality initiatives
Engages regularly with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong technical judgment, professional communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional coursework in Quality preferred
8+ years of experience in Quality Management
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
Basic computer skills (data entry, email, spreadsheets)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to read engineering drawings
Clear communication and ability to work cross-functionally
Work performed in a warehouse/manufacturing environment
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
Frequent use of carts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check
Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization
Benefits
Generous annual equity package
Potential bonuses
Company
FlightWave Aerospace - A Red Cat Company
FlightWave Aerospace is a division of Red Cat, focused on delivering extended short-range, endurance-optimized uncrewed aircraft for mission-critical operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
United States Air ForceSnowpoint VenturesBreakout Labs
2024-09-17Grant· $1.9M
2024-06-11Acquired
2022-03-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Trent Lukaczyk
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-10-10
Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
2025-04-07
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