Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II Hardware

Front Door Defense; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Propulsion is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II to lead the transition of propulsion products from development to full production. This role involves end-to-end ownership of fabrication, assembly, and checkout procedures for propulsion components at our manufacturing site in Briggs, Texas.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in manufacturing engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous process improvement. Join us to take pride in creating components ready for space!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on propulsion.
• Ability to lead product transitions from development to full production.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fabrication and assembly procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of products from development to production.
• End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and check out procedures for propulsion subassemblies and full up engines.
• Continuous process development and improvement to enhance production rates and reduce costs.

Job description

Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II

Lead propulsion products from development into full production at Briggs, Texas.

Location: Texas, United States

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Firefly Propulsion Senior Manufacturing Engineering (ME)

The Firefly Propulsion Senior Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of the engines and fluid systems to vehicle and spacecraft programs. The individual MEs take profound ownership of engine components from the time the design is released to the delivery of a completed product. Propulsion MEs are makers, people who can take an idea on paper and turn it into a fully functioning component ready to fly to space. This role is located at our manufacturing and test site in Briggs, TX, north of Cedar Park.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the transition of products from development to production
• End to end ownership of the fabrication, assembly, and check out procedures for propulsion subassemblies and full up engines.
• Continuous process development and improvement with the aim of radically increasing production rate and substantially reducing cost.