Composite Manufacturing Engineer II — Aerospace Structures

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of tooling and fixtures for the world’s largest liquid-fueled composite rocket, driving full-rate production on current programs. You will implement new tooling strategies, optimize processes, and ensure aerospace quality and ITAR compliance.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, mentor junior engineers, and push cost reductions while advancing Lean/Six Sigma across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency in CAD software for tooling/fixturing designs.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven record of driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean Six Sigma mindset with initiative and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for aerospace composite parts.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tooling, and fixtures for efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Increase production capacity and reduce cycle times through improvements.
• Own hardware development and production processes, meeting schedules and driving improvements.
• Create innovative tooling/fixturing solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Serve as primary technical contact for part knowledge and fabrication guidance.
• Support floor operations and collaborate with production teams to implement changes.
• Develop standard work instructions to ensure consistency in quality.
• Lead nonconformance resolution with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate into production.
• Manage manufacturing programs to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Identify and address production challenges with effective solutions.
• Execute rigorous quality control and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
• Promote Lean and Six Sigma principles across manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Automated Fiber Placement

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of tooling and fixtures for the world’s largest liquid-fueled composite rocket, driving full-rate production on current programs. You will implement new tooling strategies, optimize processes, and ensure aerospace quality and ITAR compliance.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, mentor junior engineers, and push cost reductions while advancing Lean/Six Sigma across the