Composites Manufacturing Engineer I
Firefly Aerospace2 days ago
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Summary
Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Engineer I to join their Structures Department in Briggs, TX. The role involves developing tooling and fixtures for aerospace composite components and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
About the Role
As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer I, you will lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment necessary for manufacturing aerospace composite components. You will continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, take ownership of hardware development, and support manufacturing floor operations. Your responsibilities will also include creating detailed work instructions, resolving nonconformance issues, and implementing quality control measures.
About You
Required:
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles.
- Parental leave.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Short term disability.
- Pet Insurance.
- Flexible PTO options.
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