Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling & Process

Firefly Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead tooling, fixtures, and production equipment development for its advanced aerospace composites. You will optimize processes, drive capacity and cycle-time improvements, and own hardware development across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma principles, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with design, quality, and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly become an expert on complex hardware.
• Proficiency in CAD software for developing tooling and fixturing designs.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
• High initiative and adaptability in dynamic work settings.
• Desirable: 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing/engineering; Master’s degree a plus; Six Sigma/Lean; Black Belt; AFP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for aerospace composite components.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Implement improvements to increase production capacity and reduce cycle times.
• Own hardware development and production processes, ensuring schedules are met and improvements pursued.
• Develop innovative tooling/fixturing solutions to boost efficiency and quality.
• Serve as primary contact for part expertise and fabrication guidance.
• Support manufacturing floor operations by partnering with production teams.
• Create detailed work instructions and procedures to standardize processes.
• Lead resolution of nonconformance through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Tooling design

Fixture design

Production engineering

Cross-functional

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

AFP tooling

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead tooling, fixtures, and production equipment development for its advanced aerospace composites. You will optimize processes, drive capacity and cycle-time improvements, and own hardware development across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma principles, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with design, quality, and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery of