Manufacturing Engineer I-GSE

Firefly Aerospace•Briggs, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Manufacturing Engineer, you will coordinate procurement and fabrication for a broad portfolio of hardware supporting Firefly Aerospace programs. The GSE Department designs and fabricates non-flight hardware for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and research and development, including launch sites, test stands, transport fixtures, manufacturing and assembly jigs, and payload integration systems. The team supports Alpha Launch, A330, Medium Launch, Blue Ghost, and Elytra. You will work with leadership, engineers, welders, test technicians, purchasers, and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective GSE builds on schedule. The role applies knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques to improve the simplicity, manufacturability, and operability of mechanical and fluid systems. The position is located at Firefly’s rocket manufacturing site in Briggs, Texas, north of Cedar Park.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
One to three years of job experience, excluding internships, in a manufacturing environment working directly with welded structural assemblies, pipe and tube assemblies, large precision machines, or sheet-steel bending and cutting.
Knowledge of common non-destructive examination methods for weldments, including fluorescent dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic methods.
Experience with CAD software; Siemens NX is preferred.
Experience with Odoo or a comparable ERP system.
Organizational skills to consolidate and communicate progress, complex systems, and deliverables.
Knowledge of GD&T and familiarity with ASME Y14.5.
Working or functional knowledge of basic fluid-system components, such as valves, tubing, piping, and flanges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying assembly and troubleshooting methods.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to thrive in high-stakes, stressful environments with short deadlines.
Critical-thinking and decision-making ability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and D17.1.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Experience working at outdoor job sites and on shop floors directly with technicians and welders.
Experience operating or working near mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
Lift and rigging experience.

Responsibilities

Own and improve the work order process from engineering drawing release through fabrication completion, including drawing review, material procurement, material organization and kitting, non-destructive testing, assembly, proof testing, coating, and commissioning.
Work directly with technicians to reconcile differences between design intent and as-built hardware.
Make make-or-buy decisions to meet project budget and schedule requirements.
Establish, manage, and leverage relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on operability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
Create and maintain milestone-based schedules to communicate build progress to stakeholders.
Identify and disposition potential non-conformances throughout the build lifecycle.
Assist design engineers by creating mBOMs and RFQs and managing virtual inventory.