Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Solar Arrays

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

Job summary

Redwire is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to own the manufacturing scope for new programs and develop robust processes. You will work with design teams on GSE, ensure high‑reliability hardware, and support production planning, documentation, and readiness reviews.

You will lead fabrication setup, implement improvements, and train staff while maintaining safety and environmental compliance. The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing engineering, proficiency with SolidWorks, and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing engineering or production support role.
• Experience with RCCA methodology.
• Background or strong understanding of GSE and tooling design.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes, including sequencing and process controls.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Project management skills and the ability to work to schedule and budget commitments.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Ability to travel 10–15% (mostly local, 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 activities for assigned programs.
• Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and KPI‑driven performance initiatives.
• Train staff in new and existing manufacturing procedures.
• May act as a lead for technicians and junior manufacturing engineers.
• Anticipate production challenges, develop mitigation plans, and resolve issues with minimal direction.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including activity reports, project plans, test procedures, and work instructions.
• Investigate and resolve non‑conformances; write rework instructions and dispositions.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide manufacturability feedback and requirements for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and specialized tooling.
• Support design reviews, configuration control processes, and production readiness reviews.

Skills

RCCA methodology

Technical writing

Project management

Communication skills

GSE/tooling design understanding

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Visio

MS Project

PLM/MES systems

Job description

Redwire is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer in Goleta, CA to own the manufacturing scope for new programs and develop robust processes. You will work with design teams on GSE, ensure high‑reliability hardware, and support production planning, documentation, and readiness reviews.

You will lead fabrication setup, implement improvements, and train staff while maintaining safety and environmental compliance. The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing engineering, proficiency with SolidWorks, and