Composite Manufacturing Engineer — Aerospace Tooling Lead

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Short-term disability

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and fixtures for carbon fiber aerospace components. You will drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and provide technical expertise to elevate production capabilities.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, practical problem solving, and the ability to learn quickly while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in carbon fiber 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 effectively 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 environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage team tasking and priorities based on IMS schedule.
• Act as Integrated Product Lead for Manufacturing team.
• Train and coach team members on complex problem solving.
• Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for aerospace composites.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Take ownership of hardware development and production processes, ensuring adherence to schedules and continuous improvements.
• Develop and implement innovative tooling/fixturing solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
• Act as the primary contact for part expertise and fabrication guidance.
• Support manufacturing floor operations and drive improvements with production teams.
• Create detailed work instructions and standardize manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams for smooth integration.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, Texas seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and fixtures for carbon fiber aerospace components. You will drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and provide technical expertise to elevate production capabilities.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, practical problem solving, and the ability to learn quickly while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.