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Quality Assurance Manager (willing to consider all levels)

Redwire Space
United States, Colorado, Littleton
Sep 15, 2026
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Summary Redwire Space Missions, LLC has a current opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager (willing to consider all levels) located at our Littleton, CO facility. In this role you will be a key member of the Quality Assurance leadership team and will manage and execute all aspects of the AS9100 quality management systems across multiple business sites. Leading efforts to ensure the reliability, safety, and quality of our systems and processes. Responsibilities Aligning quality management system and quality standards across all sites to develop a strong quality culture Collect, analyze and summarize data from non-conformance investigations with support from relevant teams Conduct root cause analysis Identify and implement corrective and preventative actions Professional experience preparing reports, metrics, and other documents in support of annual Management Reviews (meaningful metrics) Prior experience in a functional leadership capacity. Including experience working with and coaching quality personnel and cross functional teams Experience planning, organizing, and reporting on supplier quality-related activities to assure fulfillment of contract/purchase order requirements Ideal Experience Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 8+ years of Aerospace or Space industry experience in a quality-related function Degree in Engineering, Science or relevant field. Experience may be substituted for degree Knowledge and experience with AS9100 quality standards, including leading an organization through AS9100 certification Must be able to travel up to 10%, to other Redwire locations Desired Skills Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, with 5+ years of people leadership experience in a functional management capacity Knowledge of IPC Standards & NASA workmanship standards Individual will need to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and business. AS9100 Lead Auditor certification or the ability to become certified Experience with the life-cycle processes associated with the development of space flight hardware and software. Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities is necessary Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain security clearance may be required Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Salary Range: $135,000 - $200,000/Annually Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here