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.

• 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.

• 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.

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