We have a current opportunity for an
AssociateManufacturing Engineer to join our team in
Goleta, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who want to build hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing and play a key role in producing mission-critical space hardware. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing processes, create work instructions, support ground support equipment (GSE) design, and help bring innovative products to life.
What You'll Do - Help set up and optimize product lines, including layout, capacity planning, work instructions, tooling, and equipment
- Support day-to-day production planning, coordination, and troubleshooting
- Develop clear, accurate manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, SOPs, test procedures, and project reports
- Participate in the creation of new manufacturing processes and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve non-conformances
- Contribute to root cause and corrective action (RCCA) work
- Assist in the design and feedback loop for ground support equipment (GSE)
- Train technicians and production staff on new or updated procedures
- Ensure manufacturing processes follow safety and environmental regulations
- Work cross-functionally with design engineering, production, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle
Basic Qualifications - B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
- 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (internships and project experience welcome)
- Familiarity with RCCA methodology
- Foundational understanding or strong interest in GSE design
- Ability to define and document process steps and workflows
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute to technical solutions
- Basic proficiency with SolidWorks
- Ability to work on multiple projects within schedule and budget constraints
- Ability to travel (10-15% local, occasional overnight trips)
- US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not available)
Preferred Skills & Experience - Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience working with solar arrays in an aerospace field.
- Proficiency with Visio, MS Project, or similar tools
- Exposure to lean manufacturing concepts (5S, Kaizen, workflow optimization)
- Experience reading engineering drawings or using PLM/MES systems
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.Pay Range
$76,000 - $95,000/yr.
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 applicant's 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.
