Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Additive Rocket Propulsion

Dimensions IT Services; Crawford (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Work Schedule (9/80)

OnSite Perks: Snacks & refreshments

Professional Growth & mentorship

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes for rocket motor systems. You will work with design, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient, high-quality operations with a hands-on problem-solving approach.

You will lead DFMA feedback, create detailed work instructions, and drive improvements while ensuring safety, regulatory, and quality compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or production support in aerospace/defense or related industry.
• Strong ownership mentality and ability to lead new product manufacturing design processes flow.
• Experience with manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions and control plans.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFMA.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (PTC Creo/Windchill or equivalent).
• Proficiency with PLM systems (Deltek Costpoint or equivalent).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize integration and manufacturing processes for rocket motor systems, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and provide DFMA feedback during development.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Establish and equip a facility to perform LAT and support LAT activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Support the design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production issues.
• Develop and execute validation/qualification plans for new processes, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with quality engineering to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Support automation and advanced manufacturing technologies in production processes.
• Assist in KPI generation (cycle time, scrap rates, downtime) and strategy development to improve performance.
• Support proposal development as required and ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

DFMA

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

3D modeling

PLM systems

ERP systems

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

PTC Creo/Windchill

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes for rocket motor systems. You will work with design, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient, high-quality operations with a hands-on problem-solving approach.

You will lead DFMA feedback, create detailed work instructions, and drive improvements while ensuring safety, regulatory, and quality compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment.