Supplier Quality Engineer
Description
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. RedWire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.
We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure suppliers meet quality standards and deliver materials in line with company requirements. The role includes supplier selection, quality audits, non-conformance management, and close collaboration with Procurement, Production, and R&D. You will also ensure compliance with industry standards and mitigate supplier-related quality risks.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, select and audit suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and company requirements.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance using quality metrics, driving corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead supplier non-conformance management, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and proper documentation in collaboration with internal teams.
- Drive supplier development and improvement activities, supporting the use of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, and control plans to reduce defects and quality-related costs.
- Participate in mitigation supplier quality risks during supplier selection, changes, and throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, R&D, and Process Engineering to ensure supplier quality supports production, compliance, and new product development.
- Ensure quality warehouse material compliance with standards and manage material workflow within the warehouse and ERP systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably related to quality.
- Experience and understanding of quality processes.
- Understanding of quality management systems and industry standards.
- Experience with quality methods (FMEA, SPC, CAPA) and statistical analysis.
- High accuracy and sense of responsibility, as well as the ability to work in dynamic conditions.
- Good communication and cooperation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in Latvian and English is required.
What We Offer:
- Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
- Salary 2300 -2800 EUR gross per month.
- Health and children accident insurance.
- Accident insurance from first day.
- Annual bonus program based on performance.
- Yearly salary review.
- Financial support in special life situations.
- Free parking and company shuttle bus Jelgava–Rīga–Jelgava.
Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to [email protected]
We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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