Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer III

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead transition of propulsion products from development to production. You will own fabrication, assembly, and test procedures for propulsion subassemblies and full engines, while driving process improvements to increase production rate and reduce cost.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, excellent troubleshooting, and the ability to thrive under high-stakes deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Proven complex troubleshooting experience in aerospace/aviation/automotive.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey assembly methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of products from development to production.
• Own fabrication, assembly, and check-out procedures for propulsion subassemblies.
• Drive continuous process development to increase production rate and reduce cost.
• Investigate process failures and drive to root cause.
• Own development, test, and qualification of new production processes.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to design teams.

Skills

Engineering expertise

8+ years experience

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

High-stakes environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD software

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYThe 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.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the transition of products from development to productionEnd 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.Lead investigations of process failures and drive to root cause.Own the development, test, and qualification of new production processes.Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to the design teams.Own the assembly and integration instructions and work with technician teams towards continuous improvement.Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes where applicable.Disposition non-conformances that occur throughout the build process, develop and implement corrective actionsConduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvementsQUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field8+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing Engineer roleProven experience with complex assemblies, e.g. production in aerospace/aviation/automotive industriesAble to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructionsProven experience with complex troubleshootingProven experience working in dynamic and evolving environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skills to convey methodologies for assembly and troubleshootingStrong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills – Must be a team playerProven experience with tasks requiring extreme attention to detail and prolonged mental concentrationAbility to thrive in high stakes, stressful, short deadline environmentsCritical thinking and strong decision making abilityDesired10 + years of experience in an aerospace production environmentExperience with advanced manufacturing techniques (welding, brazing, casting, additive fabrication, forging, spin forming, etc.)Experience working with cryogenics and high-pressure pneumatics systemsExperience with modern manufacturing principles, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.Experience with complex system assembly and hands on build experience preferably in space systems or aerospace applicationsExperience with writing assembly procedures or documentation for mechanical, electrical, or structural systemsExperience writing test plans, procedures and identifying pass/fail criteria on systems.Knowledge of data analysis packages (Python/high level Excel) preferredWorking knowledge of fluid components and systemsPrimary Level Salary Range:Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.