Production Engineer III

Edge Autonomy; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Discovery

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Engineer to bridge engineering and production, transitioning components and testing from concept to manufacturing. You will develop, evaluate, and improve processes while considering cost, materials, efficiency, and design constraints.

Independent thinking and problem-solving are essential, with mentorship responsibilities for staff. The role emphasizes leading improvements, safety, and clear communication with leadership; candidates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years’ work experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Experience with shop equipment (CNC machines, tooling, hand tools).
• Knowledge of wire harness manufacturing (soldering, terminating, tooling).
• Knowledge of composite structures and processes (finishing, trimming, tooling).
• Experience with Kaizen, A3 problem solving, and Poka Yoke for process improvement.
• Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges.
• Strong people and communication skills; leadership ability.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work from specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Lead continuous improvement via Kaizen with engineering to reduce costs and labor.
• Provide mentorship to technicians and engineering staff.
• Develop, implement, and promote safety procedures and best practices.
• Prepare and present technical updates and process improvement recommendations.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors, materials, and components.
• Support CAM programming, tooling development, and manufacturing equipment operation.
• Create and revise travelers, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

CNC machines

Wire harness manufacturing

Composite structures

Kaizen

A3 (problem solving)

Poka Yoke

ERP systems

CAD SolidWorks

Leadership

Communication

Technical drawings

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Description

WORK LOCATION

Huntsville, AL

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SALARY RANGE

The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

SUMMARY

A Production Engineer works to bridge the engineering and production teams, helping transition components, projects, and testing from concept through manufacturing. Production Engineers work to develop, evaluate, and improve production processes considering engineering requirements, costing, materials, efficiency, and design constraints. To be successful as a production engineer, you should be an independent thinker and keen problem-solver. Outstanding production engineers can diagnose problems, train staff, and provide effective recommendations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through a Kaizen approach liaising with engineering to develop plans that improve production while reducing costs and labor.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to technicians and engineering team members.
• Develop, implement, and promote safety procedures and best practices within the manufacturing environment.
• Prepare and present technical updates, project status, and process improvement recommendations to engineering and operations leadership.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors, suppliers, materials, and components
• Support CAM programming, tooling development, prototyping, and operation of manufacturing equipment as required.
• Create, revise, and approve manufacturing documentation, including travelers, work instructions, rework instructions, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing and process issues.
• Escalate production risks, technical challenges, and resource constraints to leadership with recommended solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ work experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Direct experience with shop equipment, such as CNC machines, tooling, and hand tools
• Knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes (soldering, terminating, tooling)
• Knowledge of composite structures and processes (finishing, trimming, tooling)
• Experience using Kaizen (continuous improvement), A3 (problem solving), Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques for process improvement.
• Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges.
• Strong people and communication skills, willing to work with others
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work from engineering specifications, manuals, drawings, established procedures, verbal and written instructions
• Ability to draft, read, and interpret technical drawings
• Experience utilizing Power BI or similar tools to analyze manufacturing data and develop performance dashboards.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) to support tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH BENEFITS

• Matching 401(k)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA Options
• Critical Care Plan
• Accident Care Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person’s status under the ITAR and the EAR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

REDWIRE DEFENSE TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Redwire Defense Tech is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.