Firefly Aerospace
Composites Manufacturing Engineer III
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing. The posting also lists 5+ years in an aerospace manufacturing or engineering environment with a bachelor's degree as desired.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develop tooling and manufacturing processes for aerospace composite components, improve production efficiency and quality, and support hardware development and full-rate production.
What you'll do
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and production equipment for composite aerospace components.
- Improve manufacturing processes, resolve nonconformances, and support production-floor operations.
- Coordinate manufacturing programs and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
- 10 years experience in carbon fiber composite aerospace manufacturing.
- Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixturing designs.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Automated Fiber Placement experience; quick-turn custom composite tooling design and fabrication.
- Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing Black Belt certification; Master's degree is a plus.
Tools
CAD software, Lean, Six Sigma
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