Supplier Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Assurance 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 Assurance 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, select and audit suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN9100) 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 8D methodology 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 material work flow within the warehouse and ERP systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanics or electronics).
• Experience and understanding of quality processes. 
• Understanding of quality management systems and industry standards.
• Experience with quality methods 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.

We Offer:

• Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
• Salary 2700 -3400 EUR gross per month.
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities.
• Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.  
• Accident insurance from first day. 
• Annual bonus program based on performance. 
• Yearly salary review. 
• Financial support in special life situations. 
• Free parking. 

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.

The information submitted by the Candidate will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Company's recruitment procedures will be used for recruitment purposes.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to undergo pre-employment Background Checks appropriate to the position and permitted by applicable law. This may include verification of identity, employment history, qualifications, and the provision of a criminal record statement. 

Employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of these checks.