Firefly Aerospace

Composites Manufacturing Engineer, Entry-Level

Firefly Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Briggs • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment necessary for the manufacturing of aerospace composite components
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
  • Implement improvements to increase production capacity and reduce cycle times
  • Take ownership of hardware development and production processes, ensuring adherence to schedules and driving continuous improvements
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions for tooling and fixturing to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all aspects related to part expertise, including understanding intricacies of the hardware and providing guidance on its fabrication
  • Support manufacturing floor operations by actively engaging with production teams to identify areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
  • Create detailed work instructions and procedures to standardize manufacturing processes and ensure consistency in product quality
  • Lead the resolution of nonconformance issues by assessing root causes and implementing corrective actions to bring parts back into compliance
  • Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure the seamless integration into the production process
  • Identify and address production challenges, implementing effective solutions to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality aerospace components
  • Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to meet industry standards and customer expectations
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and participate in cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product integrity
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, driving Lean and Six Sigma principles throughout the manufacturing process

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field
  • Experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing
  • 2+ years technical aptitude and ability to quickly become an expert on complex hardware
  • Proficiency in CAD software for developing tooling and fixturing designs
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging work environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Benefits
  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • pet Insurance
  • flexible PTO options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
tooling designfixture designproduction equipment developmentmanufacturing process optimizationquality control measuresLean principlesSix Sigma principlesproblem-solvinganalytical abilitiescarbon fiber composite manufacturing
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationinitiativeself-motivationadaptabilityproactive approachleadershipcross-functional teamworkattention to detailcontinuous improvement