Firefly Aerospace

Composites Manufacturing Engineer II

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.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality, to ensure the seamless integration into the production process.
  • Manage and oversee manufacturing programs, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
  • 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.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
  • 5 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.
  • 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
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
tooling designfixture designproduction equipment developmentprocess improvementquality controlLean principlesSix Sigma principlesproblem-solvinganalytical abilitiesmanufacturing process optimization
Soft Skills
leadershipinitiativeself-motivationcommunicationmentoringcollaborationadaptabilityownershipguidanceengagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineeringrelated Engineering field certification