Contractor - Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer, Associate) jobs in United States
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Redwire Space · 1 month ago

Contractor - Associate Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer, Associate)

Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will support the design, development, integration, testing, and operations of science and exploration spacecraft, ensuring manufacturing procedures meet safety and environmental regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
New Product Introduction
Set-up an entire product line including layout, capacity planning, work instructions, tooling, and equipment
Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations
Identify and implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and manage KPI's
Ensures assemblies can be manufactured with consistent standards throughout the factory
Train staff in new and existing manufacturing procedures
May act as lead to technicians
Anticipate, plan for production problems, and resolve them with minimal delay and minimal direction
Write activity and project reports; develop action plans, test procedures, and other documentation to support production operations
Develop and maintain time standards for assemblies
Investigate and resolve non-conformances, include writing all rework instructions and dispositions
Work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve issues
Work with vendors on corrective actions
Collaborate with other engineers, contractors, and suppliers
Write and implement Engineering Change Orders
Maintain all engineering BOM’s and drawings released in manufacturing
Responsible for accuracy of engineering drawings and BOM’s
Work on multiple projects concurrently and meeting aggressive task deadlines
Must take ownership of assigned projects and drive all aspects to on-time completion

Qualification

Geometric DimensioningTolerancingSolidWorksManufacturing EngineeringSix Sigma Green BeltMicrosoft ProjectEffective communicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or Doctorate in engineering (manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical)
0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or related role
Experience in SolidWorks or CAD, Excel, Power Point, VISIO, and Microsoft Project

Preferred

Six Sigma training and 5S for manufacturing. Green Belt preferred
Self-starter, who strives to continuously improve processes
Work independently or part of a team
Strong commitment to quality
Work well under pressure
Foster teamwork with technicians and engineers
Effective communicator, oral and written
Excellent problem-solving skills

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Company

Redwire Space

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Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$450M
2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M

Leadership Team

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Peter Cannito
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
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Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
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