Manufacturing Engine Integration Prep Technician

Firefly Aerospace

Manufacturing Prep Technician preparing incoming jobs for production at Firefly Aerospace. Collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure parts and documentation are ready for assembly.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeBriggs • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review planned work orders and?align?daily priorities with production Leads
Prepare incoming jobs for production by printing work instructions and manufacturing order documents, assembling job packets, and staging work in the proper flow locations
Unpack parts, organize hardware, and verify all required parts are present and correct
Consume parts in the ERP system and support part pick activities when shortages or missing materials are?identified
Visually inspect incoming parts for damage, discrepancies, and non-conformance
Clean hardware using approved cleaning methods, including ultrasonic / sonic cleaning processes?and perform part marking.
Complete prep-level assembly operations such as?helicoil,?keensert, or other light installation steps as?required
Triage held jobs to?identify?opportunities to unblock work and coordinate with supporting teams to resolve issues
Escalate inventory, BOM?and documentation issues to Warehouse, Planning, or Manufacturing Engineering as appropriate
Document standard rework, create NCRs for non-conforming parts, and support the incorporation and submission of work instruction redlines
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including chemical compliance checks and shop safety walkthroughs

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 -3 years experience?(or equivalent) in aerospace, manufacturing, production, R&D, or related industrial fields
Ability to read and follow work instructions, manufacturing order documentation, and basic technical drawings
Demonstrated high-level?problem solving?skills working in a team environment
Strong attention to detail in part verification, documentation, cleanliness, and production readiness
Experience working with ERP or manufacturing tracking systems
Ability to identify issues early and escalate appropriately to supporting teams
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs
Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
Schedule varies depending on needs, flexibility?required
Work nights,?weekends?and overtime when necessary
Experience in a manufacturing supporting aerospace, fluid systems, or precision mechanical hardware production (desired)
Familiarity ERP / manufacturing execution systems (desired)
Experience performing visual inspection?of machined hardware (desired)
Familiarity with FOD control practices and?clean handling?requirements (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
parental leave
educational and relocation reimbursement
short term disability
flexible PTO options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Part VerificationAssembly OperationsTechnical Drawing InterpretationCleaning MethodsFOD Control Practices

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationFlexibilityAttention to Detail