Senior Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Tooling & Lean

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational/relocation reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in the Town of Texas is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and fixtures for aerospace composite programs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and technical expertise in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in carbon fiber aerospace manufacturing and proficiency in CAD software. Firefly offers generous health and dental benefits, along with flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly become an expert on complex hardware.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of tooling and fixtures for aerospace components.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing

Problem solving

CAD software proficiency

Lean and Six Sigma principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Automated Fiber Placement experience

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in the Town of Texas is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to develop tooling and fixtures for aerospace composite programs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, process optimization, and technical expertise in manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in carbon fiber aerospace manufacturing and proficiency in CAD software. Firefly offers generous health and dental benefits, along with flexible PTO options.