Senior Production Engineer – Process Improvement

Redwire; 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 Disabiliy

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Engineer to bridge engineering and production from concept through manufacturing. You will help develop, evaluate, and improve processes, focusing on cost, efficiency and design constraints.

Independent problem-solving and leadership are valued. The role requires 4–6 years in manufacturing or engineering, with experience in CNC, composites, and power BI analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Direct experience with shop equipment (CNC machines, tooling, hand tools).
• Knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes (soldering, terminating, tooling).
• Knowledge of composite structures and processes (finishing, trimming, tooling).
• Experience with Kaizen, A3, Poka Yoke techniques for process improvement.
• Understanding of ERP systems and implementation challenges.
• Strong people and communication skills; able to work with others.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience using Power BI or similar tools to analyze manufacturing data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Kaizen with engineering to reduce costs and labor.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and engineers.
• Develop and promote safety procedures in manufacturing.
• Present technical updates and project status to leadership.
• Evaluate and qualify vendors, suppliers, materials, and components.
• Support CAM programming, tooling development, prototyping, and manufacturing equipment.
• Create and approve manufacturing documentation (travelers, work instructions, etc.).
• Partner with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Escalate production risks with recommended solutions.

Skills

CNC machines

wire harness manufacturing

composite structures

Kaizen

Poka Yoke

ERP systems

Power BI

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Production Engineer to bridge engineering and production from concept through manufacturing. You will help develop, evaluate, and improve processes, focusing on cost, efficiency and design constraints.

Independent problem-solving and leadership are valued. The role requires 4–6 years in manufacturing or engineering, with experience in CNC, composites, and power BI analytics.