Contractor - Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Contractor - Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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11-07-2025
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Where dreams and reality collide and the output is out of this world. At Redwire Space we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanitys presence in space.
Redwire - Littleton is accelerating humanitys expansion into space through specializing in manufacturer high-reliability satellite technologies solutions and products. These cutting-edge capabilities address cost and performance limitations that are helping to revolutionize spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA the Department of Defense and several commercial space companies.
Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Contractor - Senior Manufacturing Engineer located at our facility in Littleton CO. for up to 6 months. In this role you will be supporting development production quality and continuous improvement efforts relating to the manufacturing of space hardware (cameras antennas cables & harnesses electrical boxes data acquisition systems etc.).
Responsibilities
- Develop implement maintain and improve manufacturing processes for a variety of space flight hardware products.
- Complete readiness assessments and ensure the successful new product launches into production.
- Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions test procedures etc.)
- Support quality and continuous improvement through root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions (including repair and rework).
- Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and schedule.
- Establish methods to overcome production process challenges.
- Multi-tasking and active engagement in the Production environment.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute tasks under general direction.
- Maintain process equipment needed to manufacture products.
- Ensure processes and procedures comply with standards.
- Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans.
- Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues.
- Works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high quality custom manufactured products.
- Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Some limited travel may be required.
Ideal Experience
- B.S. in Engineering or other related discipline. With a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments (preferably Aerospace Defense or Space). Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience in an AS9100 quality system.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
- US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not accepted).
Desired Skills
- Experience building positive relationships communicating across functional and physical boundaries managing cost schedule quality and safety.
- Thorough understanding of technical standards theories concepts and techniques in manufacturing.
- Experience with Epsilon3.
- Solid understanding of printed circuit board assembly electronic enclosure and wire harness development manufacture and quality control consistent with IPC standards.
- Ability to create business cases to support process development efforts by collaborating with Engineering Quality Manufacturing and Program Teams.
- Experience determining the most efficient sequence of operations by analyzing production costs process flow charts and production schedules.
- Subject matter expert in design for manufacturability yield improvements supplier capability assessments quality control etc.
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity Innovation Impact Inclusion and Excellence.
Pay Range $52.00 - $65.00 per hr.
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicants level of experience education and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally we consider the external market rate the amount we have budgeted internally and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here
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