Head of GSE Fabrication

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Parental leave

Educational & relocation reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of GSE Fabrication to lead the weldshop, panel shop, and I&C integration teams across multiple projects. You will oversee fabrication, assembly, and installation of ground support equipment for Firefly programs, with remote builds and travel as needed.

You will manage a skilled team, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while aligning with program schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years fabrication management experience in aerospace/defense or similar industries.
• 5+ years fabrication leadership or people management experience.
• Strong background in welding, fluid systems fabrication, and I&C integration.
• Experience with welding, machining, and assembly fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage GSE fabrication teams including welding, panel fabrication, and I&C integration.
• Recruit, hire, and develop fabrication talent with expertise in welding and I&C.
• Set team goals, coach, mentor, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to schedule fabrication/installation efforts.
• Manage fabrication schedules and resources; track progress and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across work centers.
• Serve as technical authority for fabrication decisions on complex GSE systems.

Skills

Fabrication leadership

Welding

I&C integration

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Six Sigma or Lean certification

Tools

AWS welding codes

AS9100

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

JIRA

Odoo ERP

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of GSE Fabrication to lead the weldshop, panel shop, and I&C integration teams across multiple projects. You will oversee fabrication, assembly, and installation of ground support equipment for Firefly programs, with remote builds and travel as needed.

You will manage a skilled team, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while aligning with program schedules and budgets.