Manufacturing Engineer

3 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Firefly Aerospace Full time

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a leading space transportation company dedicated to enabling our world to launch, land, and operate in space. Our mission is to provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond.

Job Summary

The Firefly Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team is responsible for the fabrication, integration, test, and delivery of engines and fluid systems to vehicle and spacecraft programs. As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of engine components from design release to delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the transition of products from development to production
  • End-to-end ownership of fabrication, assembly, and checkout procedures for propulsion subassemblies and full-up engines
  • Continuous process development and improvement to increase production rate and reduce cost
  • Investigate process failures and drive to root cause
  • Develop, test, and qualify new production processes
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to design teams
  • Own assembly and integration instructions and work with technician teams for continuous improvement
  • Develop and execute functional checkout procedures and processes
  • Disposition non-conformances and develop corrective actions
  • Conduct manufacturability reviews and implement design improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role
  • Proven experience with complex assemblies in aerospace/aviation/automotive industries
  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions
  • Proven experience with complex troubleshooting
  • Proven experience working in dynamic and evolving environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Proven experience with tasks requiring extreme attention to detail and prolonged mental concentration
  • Ability to thrive in high-stakes, stressful, short-deadline environments
  • Critical thinking and strong decision-making ability

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in an aerospace production environment
  • Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Experience working with cryogenics and high-pressure pneumatics systems
  • Experience with modern manufacturing principles
  • Experience with complex system assembly and hands-on build experience
  • Experience writing assembly procedures and documentation
  • Experience writing test plans and procedures
  • Knowledge of data analysis packages

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, parental leave, educational reimbursement, and flexible PTO options.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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