Aerospace Composite Manufacturing Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Structures Department. You will lead tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for composite components, and drive continuous improvement across processes and production lines.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, mentor junior engineers, and support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
• 5 years experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly become an expert on complex hardware.
• Proficiency in CAD software for developing tooling and fixturing designs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for composite components.
• Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Own hardware development and production processes, enforcing schedules and improvements.
• Develop and implement innovative tooling and fixturing solutions.
• Be primary contact for part expertise and fabrication guidance.
• Support manufacturing floor operations and drive improvements.
• Create detailed work instructions and procedures to standardize processes.
• Lead nonconformance resolution with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams for seamless integration.
• Manage and oversee manufacturing programs to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Identify and address production challenges to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components.
• Maintain rigorous quality control measures to meet standards and customer expectations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in cost reduction initiatives.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma culture across manufacturing processes.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Carbon fiber aerospace

Technical aptitude

Communication

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related

Masters (optional)

Tools

CAD software

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Structures Department. You will lead tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for composite components, and drive continuous improvement across processes and production lines.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, mentor junior engineers, and support cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives in a fast-paced environment.