Redwire Space · 2 months ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Manufacturing Engineer, Sr. Manager)
Goleta, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $235K/yr
10+ years expRedwire Space is a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms and deployable structures in the global space market. The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating manufacturing processes, providing technical support, and establishing manufacturing control systems.
ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the manufacturing engineering team
Establish and maintain manufacturing control systems for equipment, process, and product
Develop standards and benchmarks for program manufacturing readiness
Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
Design an optimized manufacturing processes flow to meet customer product quality and delivery
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods driving on quality, cost, and first pass yield improvement
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment, workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and EH&S requirements
Responsible for maintaining and improving all equipment/processes related to efficiency, cycle times, capacity and capabilities
Coordinate with internal and external customers to determine product specifications
Participate in early NPI involvement & new capabilities readiness
Create and manage department short and long term KPI's
Manage, maintain and train on ERP systems
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12 + years of experience or a Master's with 10 + years of experience
At least 4 years in a management capacity
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Strong background in 5S
Experience leading teams within a highly regulated Manufacturing environment
Proficient in one or more of the following CAD Software: Visio, Solidworks, Catia, Draftsight, AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Minimum of 4 years Aerospace experience
Experience in RCCA methodology
Experience with public speaking and effective communicator
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify and implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives and manage KPI's
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits package
Commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence
Company
Redwire Space
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Peter Cannito
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
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