Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Manufacturing Engineer, Sr. Manager)

Redwire Corporation•Goleta, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for space! 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 humanity's presence in space. The talented innovators in Goleta, CA are a leading developer and provider of satellite mechanisms, deployable structures and booms and deployable solar array systems to the global space market. The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space companies. With many more exciting projects on the horizon our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above. Summary We have a current opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager located at our Redwire Space Enterprises facility in Goleta, CA. In this role you will be responsible for leading, planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes by providing technical support in the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods.

Requirements

Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 12 + years of experience or a Master's with 10 + years of experience
At least 4 years in a management capacity
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Strong background in 5S
Experience leading teams within a highly regulated Manufacturing environment
Proficient in one or more of the following CAD Software: Visio, Solidworks, Catia, Draftsight, AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Minimum of 4 years Aerospace experience
Experience in RCCA methodology
Experience with public speaking and effective communicator
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify and implement best practices, continuous improvement initiatives and manage KPI's

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the manufacturing engineering team.
Establish and maintain manufacturing control systems for equipment, process, and product.
Develop standards and benchmarks for program manufacturing readiness.
Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
Design an optimized manufacturing processes flow to meet customer product quality and delivery
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods driving on quality, cost, and first pass yield improvement
Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment, workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and EH&S requirements
Responsible for maintaining and improving all equipment/processes related to efficiency, cycle times, capacity and capabilities
Coordinate with internal and external customers to determine product specifications
Participate in early NPI involvement & new capabilities readiness
Create and manage department short and long term KPI's
Manage, maintain and train on ERP systems
Other duties as assigned