Production Coordinator, Aerospace & Composites

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 is a space and defense technology company seeking a Production Coordinator to monitor schedules, release work orders, and coordinate hardware movement across manufacturing cells in north Austin, Texas. The role supports daily production readiness, cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum 3+ years in aerospace/advanced manufacturing and experience with ERP/MRP systems are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Epicor, etc.).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production schedules and prioritize work based on customer and program needs.
• Ensure manufacturing work orders are released and completed according to schedule.
• Coordinate movement of hardware between production cells.
• Track production progress and communicate schedule risks.
• Identify material shortages and coordinate with Supply Chain to expedite deliveries.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and internal manufacturing requests.
• Expedite engineering dispositions, quality inspections, and manufacturing approvals.
• Escalate production constraints that threaten delivery schedules.

Skills

Excellent organizational and коммуника

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong understanding of manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Epicor)

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company seeking a Production Coordinator to monitor schedules, release work orders, and coordinate hardware movement across manufacturing cells in north Austin, Texas. The role supports daily production readiness, cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum 3+ years in aerospace/advanced manufacturing and experience with ERP/MRP systems are required.