Redwire Space · 6 days ago
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Redwire Space is a company focused on expanding humanity's presence in space through advanced satellite technologies. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, production, quality, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for space hardware.
ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications
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)
Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and schedule
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 standards
Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans
Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues
Works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high quality custom manufactured products
Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed
Perform other duties as necessary
Some limited travel may be required
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Engineering or other related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments (preferably Aerospace, Defense or Space)
Experience in an AS9100 quality system
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with new product introduction and transition to production
US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not accepted)
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)
Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and schedule
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 standards
Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans
Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues
Works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high quality custom manufactured products
Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed
Perform other duties as necessary
Some limited travel may be required
Preferred
Experience building positive relationships, communicating across functional and physical boundaries, managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety
Thorough understanding of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques in manufacturing
Experience with Epsilon3
Solid understanding of printed circuit board assembly, electronic enclosure and wire harness development, manufacture and quality control consistent with IPC standards
Ability to create business cases to support process development efforts by collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Teams
Experience determining the most efficient sequence of operations by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules
Subject matter expert in design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Redwire Space
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
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