Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer Location: 7418 Hollister Avenue Goleta, CA Job Id: 3098 # of Openings: 1 Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations.Redwire’s Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large‑scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer’s size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire’s patented Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award‑winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission-proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA’s IXPE mission, and NASA’s DART mission.We have a current opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to to support the production of advanced solar array technologies at our Goleta, CA facility. In this role, you will take ownership of manufacturing scope for assigned programs, leading the development and documentation of new manufacturing processes, supporting production planning and execution, collaborating with design teams on Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and ensuring high‑reliability hardware is built to meet mission requirements. ResponsibilitiesSet up production lines, including layout optimization, capacity planning, work instructions, tooling, and equipmentLead production planning and execution activities for assigned programsEnsure all manufacturing procedures comply with safety and environmental regulationsIdentify and implement best practices, process improvements, and KPI‑driven performance initiativesTrain staff in new and existing manufacturing proceduresMay act as a lead for technicians and junior manufacturing engineersAnticipate production challenges, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues with minimal directionDevelop and maintain technical documentation including activity reports, project plans, test procedures, and work instructionsInvestigate and resolve non‑conformances; write rework instructions and dispositionsWork closely with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and prevent recurrenceProvide manufacturability feedback and requirements for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and specialized toolingSupport design reviews, configuration control processes, and production readiness reviewsBasic RequirementsB.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 2–4 years of relevant experienceMinimum of 2 years in a manufacturing engineering or production support roleExperience with RCCA methodologyBackground or strong understanding of GSE and tooling designAbility to design and document manufacturing processes, including sequencing and process controlsStrong technical writing and communication skillsAbility to develop and implement solutions to technical problems of moderate to high complexityProject management skills and the ability to work to schedule and budget commitmentsProficiency with SolidWorksAbility to travel 10–15% (mostly local, occasional overnight)US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not available)Preferred SkillsFamiliarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)Experience working with solar arrays or aerospace structuresProficiency with Visio and MS ProjectExperience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiativesExposure to PLM/MES systems 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.Pay Range $90,000 - $120,000/yr.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. 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 Apply for this Position