Aerospace Composites Manufacturing Engineer I

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; 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 in Austin, Texas, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Structures Department to help build the world’s largest all-composite rocket and implement full-rate production. You will develop tooling and fixtures for development and production programs and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will lead tooling design, optimize manufacturing efficiency, support cross-functional teams, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD for tooling/fixturing design.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Track record of driving process improvements in fast-paced settings.
• High initiative and ability to work in dynamic environments.
• Desirable: Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience; Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for aerospace composites.
• Select materials and processes meeting aerospace standards.
• Continuously optimize processes, tooling, and fixtures for efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Increase production capacity and reduce cycle times.
• Own hardware development and production processes, ensuring schedules.
• Create innovative tooling/fixturing solutions to improve manufacturing.
• Serve as primary contact for part expertise and fabrication guidance.
• Support floor operations and drive continuous improvements with production teams.
• Create detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless integration.
• Identify and address production challenges to deliver high-quality components.
• Maintain rigorous quality control to meet standards and customer expectations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in cost-reduction initiatives.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma culture across manufacturing processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Automated Fiber Placement

Lean Six Sigma tooling

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Structures Department to help build the world’s largest all-composite rocket and implement full-rate production. You will develop tooling and fixtures for development and production programs and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will lead tooling design, optimize manufacturing efficiency, support cross-functional teams, and ensure quality and schedule adherence.