Quality Specialist III – CMM Programming

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is hiring a Quality Specialist for the Briggs, TX area. You will inspect launch vehicle components, verify conformance to drawings and specifications, and ensure quality before flight.

Join our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park in Briggs and contribute to safe, reliable space hardware through meticulous metrology and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Reading technical information and drawings to verify specs.
• Understanding GD&T and quality documentation standards.
• Experience in aerospace/military manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection programs using Zeiss Calypso.
• Perform inspections on launch vehicle components with metrology equipment.
• Maintain tool control and calibration processes in the work center.
• Support Lean and 5S initiatives and comply with specs.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

GD&T interpretation

Quality control documentation

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in quality engineering

Bachelor's degree in quality/engineering

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

PC-DMIS

Inspire

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch land and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond As the partner of choice for critical space missions Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24 hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing Headquartered in north Austin Texas Firefly is looking for passionate hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space

SUMMARY

The Firefly Quality Specialist supporting the machine shop 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 The selected candidate will 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

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 efficientlyPerform inspections on launch vehiclespacecraft components and sub assemblies using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate product Zeiss CMMMaintain tool control and calibration processes within assigned work center including validation of metrology systemsParticipate in technical operations and offer guidance andor serve as an additional technical resourceInitiate and execute plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiencyApply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiativesSupport manufacturing compliance to customer and internal specifications to meet contractual and mission requirementsPerform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required High school diploma or equivalency certificate4 years of hands on experience in an aerospace military or manufacturing environmentZeiss Calypso Software programming experienceDemonstrated ability to read technical information follow technical instructions and understand technical drawings specifications GD&T and related quality control documentation and standardsExperience with standards andor equivalent quality military or government standards in the aerospace industryStrong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writtenFlexibility regarding workflow and processExcellent 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 disciplineSoftware experience in PC DMIS or InspireASME Y145 Professional or Technologist certificationDemonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles methods and processes including inspection techniques equipment and tools used in quality controlComprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes materials and specificationsDemonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001