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Firefly Aerospace · Briggs, TX · On-site

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About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our Structures Department. As part of a small, fast-paced, and passionate team you will be instrumental developing the world’s largest liquid fueled all composite rocket and implementing full rate production on our current vehicle and programs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our Structures Department. As part of a small, fast-paced, and passionate team you will be instrumental developing the world’s largest liquid fueled all composite rocket and implementing full rate production on our current vehicle and programs.

You will be responsible for developing tooling and fixtures for development programs as well as production programs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, developing brand new processes, and providing technical expertise to enhance our production capabilities. This role will give you a wide variety of opportunities. This position requires a strong background in engineering, extensive experience with practical problem solving and the ability to learn quickly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and production equipment necessary for the manufacturing of aerospace composite components. This includes selecting appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to meet specific aerospace industry standards.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to...

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