Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer — Automation & TVAC

Redwire Corporation; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Redwire Space in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead to develop and maintain robust test processes ensuring product performance and reliability. You will oversee test plans, fixtures, automation, and calibration while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing test engineering, hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal/TVAC), and the ability to lead technicians and coordinate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, hardware testing, or system-level validation.
• Proficiency in test development, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience creating test fixtures or hardware interfaces.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, drawings, and requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who can coordinate activities across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria aligned with product requirements and operational needs.
• Oversee the execution of test procedures by test technicians, ensuring proper training, adherence to instructions, and consistent test quality.
• Conduct complex or critical tests directly when required.
• Ensure all test activities comply with internal quality standards and customer or regulatory requirements.
• Design, support build, and maintain test fixtures, interfaces, and supporting hardware to enable efficient and repeatable testing.
• Configure, maintain, and automate thermal chambers, TVAC chambers, and other environmental test equipment.
• Create and maintain test scripts, automation routines, and data collection tools to improve repeatability and throughput.
• Ensure calibration, readiness, and safe operation of all test equipment.
• Troubleshoot test failures, equipment issues, and anomalies to quickly identify root causes.
• Lead Failure Review Investigations (FRIs), coordinating inputs from engineering, quality, and production.
• Document findings, track corrective actions, and verify closure of issues.
• Provide visibility into recurring failures and recommend design or process improvements.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to align testing with evolving product needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including test reports, fixture documentation, configuration records, and revision history.
• Support manufacturing readiness reviews, process improvements, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Train technicians and other stakeholders in new test methods, tools, and procedures.

Skills

Test automation

Python scripting

Data acquisition

Environmental testing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Test fixtures design

Hardware interfaces

Job description

Redwire Space in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead to develop and maintain robust test processes ensuring product performance and reliability. You will oversee test plans, fixtures, automation, and calibration while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing test engineering, hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal/TVAC), and the ability to lead technicians and coordinate across