Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer I

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plans with lowded

Parental leave

Educational/relocation reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate procurement and fabrication of a broad portfolio of hardware supporting all programs. You will work with engineers, welders, purchasers and contractors to drive quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time builds.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3–5 years in manufacturing, knowledge of NDE methods, CAD (Siemens NX), and ERP experience; strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with welded structures, pipe & tube assemblies, large precision machines, sheet metal operations.
• Knowledge of NDE methods for welds (fluorescent dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic).
• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the work order process from engineering drawing release to fabrication completion.
• Interact with technicians to reconcile design intent with as-built conditions.
• Make/buy decisions to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Manage supplier and internal customer relationships.
• Participate in design reviews for operability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain milestone-based build schedules for stakeholders.
• Identify and disposition non-conformances in the build lifecycle.
• Assist design engineers with mBOMs, RFQs, and virtual inventory management.

Skills

NDE knowledge

CAD software

ERP systems

GD&T

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens NX

ERP systems (Odoo alternative)

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate procurement and fabrication of a broad portfolio of hardware supporting all programs. You will work with engineers, welders, purchasers and contractors to drive quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time builds.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3–5 years in manufacturing, knowledge of NDE methods, CAD (Siemens NX), and ERP experience; strong communication and problem-solving