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 team in Albuquerque, NM are innovating space mechanisms, multi-payload launch adapters, structural testing, deployable composite booms, deployable space structures, R&D engineering, spacecraft thermal management components, and thermal analysis. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.
Summary:
Redwire Space, located in Albuquerque, NM has a current opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Lab & Facilities to support developing breakthrough manufacturing technologies for space and terrestrial spin-offs. In this role you will work in a fast-paced environment to manage all lab functions (supplies, tooling and equipment maintenance & calibration within budget) both at AFRL and Redwire facilities and supervising technicians, including training personnel. Working with hardware that will be launched to space, you need to have high attention to detail and prolific documentation habits.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining program plans, work instructions, procedures, and a preventative maintenance schedules for AFRL and Redwire equipment
- Keep equipment operational by ensuring preventive maintenance requirements are completed on schedule; manufacturer’s instructions are followed; provides troubleshooting for malfunctions; and ensuring required repairs are completed
- Responsible for providing research into machining and calibration equipment, providing recommendations using a cost-benefit approach, accounting for total ownership costs
- Manage lab configuration and equipment within budgetary constraints
- Documents actions through methods as specified by Program Manager(s)
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
- Maintain documentation and photos of all work done for traceability purposes
- Attend technical training and professional training classes and seminars to maintain job proficiency.
- Elevate issues or concerns
- Recommends corrective actions, process optimization and modifications
- Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies
- Establish good working relationships with lab and shop vendors and suppliers
- Write weekly lab updates for the management team.
- Maintains a frequent lab presence to always know the state of the labs
- Complete special projects as assigned
Ideal Experience:
- 10+ years of related experience in a prototyping, manufacturing and assembly lab environment, with a minimum of 4 years supervisory or lead experience and 5 years of facilities and/or lab management experience
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations, manufacturing drawings and documents
- Experience in developing and maintaining a budget
- Direct experience of government safety, hazwaste, calibration, and tool control policies
- Experience in managing, calibrating, and maintaining a precision tool log
- Demonstrated ability to organize and direct the maintenance of tools and workspaces, establishing standardized work and cleanliness practices and fostering a healthy 5S culture within shared spaces
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, with inspection methods and procedures, inspection equipment, and nondestructive testing techniques a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency with small power and hand tools for quick prototyping
- Experience in managing lab/or and machine shop facilities and equipment: developing training and standardized programs and processes; managing equipment operations, maintenance, and replacement; and tracking and ordering consumable supplies; all within budgetary constraints
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and train engineers, technicians and interns on equipment, tools and processes within the lab and/or machine shop
- Demonstrated computer skills, including use basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Experience in reading and comprehending instructions, drawings, and work orders. Experience in preparing all required paperwork and documentation.
- Strong mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US (green card hold; visa sponsorship not accepted)
- Ability to travel – Up to 10% travel may be required. Most of the travel is local but some overnight travel may be required
Desired Skills:
- Manufacture, interpret, and explain mechanical drawings using GD&T and assembly procedures
- At least two years demonstrated CAD experience with SolidWorks or other CAD packages
- Basic knowledge of 3D printing practices and functions or willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of multiple standards: API (High speed rotating equipment, inspection, repairs, balancing), AWS (welding), ASNT (NDT qualifications and inspections), ASTM (Heat treatment of metals), ASME (Engineering), ISO (Quality, safety, calibration), MIL-STD (Test methods, design standard practices)
- Experience with assembling complex mechanical systems
- Demonstrated teaching and mentorship experience in mechanical, science and/or engineering disciplines
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and/or 5S Programs
- Two years of QA/QC experience
- ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification/audit experience.
- Obtains and maintains at least one Quality Certification such as American Society for Quality (ASQ) CQE, CQA, CQT, CQM, ASNT, CRE, Six Sigma Black Belt
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
