Composite Manufacturing Engineer II
Firefly Aerospacea day ago
Highlight
OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Engineer II to join their Structures Department in Briggs, TX. The role involves developing tooling and fixtures for the world's largest liquid fueled all composite rocket and implementing full rate production on current vehicle programs.
About the Role
As a Composite Manufacturing Engineer II, you will lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment necessary for manufacturing aerospace composite components. Your responsibilities will include evaluating and enhancing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvements, and supporting manufacturing floor operations. You will also create detailed work instructions, resolve nonconformance issues, and mentor less experienced engineers.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
- 2 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.
- 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.
Preferred:
- 2+ years working in an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or similar area.
- Master's degree is a plus.
- Automated Fiber Placement experience.
- Quick-turn custom composite tooling design and fabrication.
- Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing Black Belt certification.
Firefly Aerospace
The leader in end-to-end responsive space services, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide more affordable, responsive, and reliable space access for government and commercial customers. We achieve this by utilizing advanced carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles that allow us to scale efficiencies, improve reliability, and lift heavier payloads at a lower cost.
Briggs, TX