Quality Specialist (CMM Programming)

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, a leader in the space industry, is seeking a Quality Specialist for its Briggs, TX facility. This role involves developing inspection programs and ensuring product quality meets rigorous aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in aerospace validation and a strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies. Join Firefly in contributing to the next generation of space technology!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Parental Leave

Educational Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Flexible PTO Options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aerospace, military, or manufacturing.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection programs to assure product acceptance.
• Perform inspections on aerospace components using advanced metrology equipment.
• Support compliance with customer specifications.

Skills

Technical Drawing Understanding

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Quality

Tools

Zeiss Calypso Software

PC-DMIS

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

SUMMARY:

Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.

The Firefly Quality Specialist is responsible for inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. Verifying that all key performance and design characteristics are met prior to launch, Quality Specialists play a critical role in ensuring mission success. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX.

This position will be for 2nd shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute detailed inspection programs (Zeiss Calypso) which assure adherence to design, specification, and testing requirements - ensuring that all actions required for product acceptance are conducted accurately and efficiently.
• Perform inspections on launch vehicle/spacecraft components and sub-assemblies using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate product (Zeiss CMM)
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center - including validation of metrology systems.
• Participate in technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.
• Initiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.
• Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.
• Support manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Zeiss Calypso Software programming experience
• Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.
• Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process.
• Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.

Desired

• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Software experience in PC-DMIS or Inspire
• ASME Y14.5 Professional or Technologist certification
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, 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