Firefly Aerospace
Lead, Composite Manufacturing Engineer
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years experience 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
Leads composite manufacturing engineering teams and develops tooling, processes, and production improvements for aerospace composite components.
What you'll do
- Manage team priorities, mentor engineers, and act as Integrated Product Lead for Manufacturing.
- Lead design and development of composite manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production equipment; improve processes for efficiency, quality, cost, and capacity.
- Oversee hardware development and production, resolve nonconformances, standardize work instructions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
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 design.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively 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, Automated Fiber Placement, Six Sigma, Lean
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