Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — Solar Array Production

Redwire; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to own manufacturing scope for assigned programs and develop processes for high‑reliability solar array hardware.

You will lead production planning, document procedures, and work with design teams on GSE and tooling to enable efficient, compliant manufacturing. A BS in Manufacturing Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing engineering or production support role.
• Experience with RCCA methodology.
• Knowledge of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) or tooling design.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes with sequencing and controls.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel 10–15% (local with occasional overnight).
• US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Set up production lines including layout optimization, capacity planning, work instructions, tooling and equipment.
• Lead production planning and execution for assigned programs.
• Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and KPI-driven initiatives.
• Train staff in new and existing manufacturing procedures.
• May act as a lead for technicians and junior manufacturing engineers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including reports, project plans, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances; write rework instructions and dispositions.
• Work with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide manufacturability feedback for GSE and tooling; support design reviews and production readiness reviews.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Visio

MS Project

Job description

Redwire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to own manufacturing scope for assigned programs and develop processes for high‑reliability solar array hardware.

You will lead production planning, document procedures, and work with design teams on GSE and tooling to enable efficient, compliant manufacturing. A BS in Manufacturing Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant experience are required.