Redwire Defense Tech
Production Engineer
TLDR
Optimize and industrialize production processes for UAVs and electro-optical systems, driving efficiency, quality and safety through cross-functional collaboration.
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Redwire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role you will be responsible for optimizing and improving our production processes to enhance efficiency, quality and safety and industrialize new products.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes to minimize waste, reduce costs and cycle times.
Develop and implement strategies to streamline production processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
- Industrialize new products.
- Design and implement new production processes, including equipment selection and layout.
- Design Jigs and Fixtures required for production.
- Prepare Process Flow Diagrams, P-FMEA and written instructions for production technicians.
- Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and equipment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is an advantage.
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Production Process Engineer, or NPI Engineer.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly and testing.
- Familiar with PPAP elements.
- Proficiency in CAD software.
- Experience working in ERP systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good written and spoken Latvian and English language.
We offer:
- Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
- Salary from 2700-3200 gross.
- Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.
- Accident insurance from first day.
- Annual bonus program based on performance.
- Yearly salary review.
- Financial support in special life situations.
- Free parking and company shuttle bus Jelgava–Rīga–Jelgava.
Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to hr.lv@redwire.eu
We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The information submitted by the candidate will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the company's recruitment procedures will be used for recruitment purposes.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Accident insurance from first day.
Free parking and shuttle bus
Free parking and company shuttle bus Jelgava–Rīga–Jelgava.
Redwire Defense Tech is a company focused on the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our solutions cater to the defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge technology that is trusted for critical operations worldwide.
Production Engineer