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Firefly Aerospace

Tooling Engineer III – Composites

Firefly Aerospace

Tooling Engineer designing and developing manufacturing tooling solutions for aerospace industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and manufacturing processes.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBriggs • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop tooling for manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure tooling aligns with production and product needs.
  • Support procurement and commissioning of tooling solutions, ensuring on-time delivery and performance to specifications.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost while improving tooling performance and quality.
  • Participate in project planning activities, including estimates, timelines, and deliverables, under the guidance of project leadership.
  • Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and capability.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all tooling designs and implementations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during development and production phases.
  • Share knowledge and collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
  • Represent Tool Engineering as a trusted and skilled partner within the broader engineering organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in tooling design and development.
  • Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • pet Insurance
  • flexible PTO options

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Hard Skills & Tools
tooling designmanufacturing processesmaterialsCAD softwareSolidWorksAutoCADsimulation toolsGD&Tdrawing interpretationprocess improvement
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcross-functional teamworkproject planningknowledge sharingstakeholder engagementtroubleshootingleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering