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Redwire Space · 1 week ago

Contractor - Manufacturing Engineer (willing to consider all levels)

Littleton, CO

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$42/hr - $72/hr

3+ years exp

Redwire Space is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. The Contractor - Manufacturing Engineer role involves supporting development, production, quality, and continuous improvement efforts relating to the manufacturing of space hardware.

ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for a variety of space flight hardware products

Complete readiness assessments and ensure the successful new product launches into production

Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions, test procedures, etc.)

Support quality and continuous improvement through root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions (including repair and rework)

Establish methods to overcome production process challenges

Multi-tasking and active engagement in the production environment

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute tasks under general direction

Maintain process equipment needed to manufacture products

Ensure processes and procedures comply with industry standards

Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans

Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues

Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed

Perform other duties as necessary

Qualification

Manufacturing processesAerospace experienceNew product introductionLean manufacturingIPC standardsManufacturing execution systemsMulti-disciplinary teamworkRoot cause analysisTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

B.S. in STEM or other related discipline

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments (preferably Aerospace, Defense or Space)

Experience providing manufacturing floor support

Experience reading and understanding technical documents

Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Experience with new product introduction and transition to production

Understanding of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques in manufacturing

US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR Regulations

Preferred

Solid understanding of printed circuit board assembly, electronic enclosure and wire harness development, manufacture and quality control consistent with IPC standards

Experience with (drafting/editing releasing) instructions in Epsilon3 (web-based Process & Resource Management tool)

Experience in an AS9100 quality system

Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and practices

Experience building positive relationships, communicating across functional and physical boundaries, managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety

Experience determining the most efficient sequence of operations by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules

Experience in design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc

Experience in manufacturing execution systems and writing work instructions

Desire to build a lean manufacturing environment from the ground up