Tooling Engineer III-Composites

About the Role

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Tooling Engineer to support the design, fabrication, and integration of production jigs and fixtures across all production areas. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective tooling solutions that enable product development, streamline manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling for manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure tooling aligns with production and product needs.
• Support procurement and commissioning of tooling solutions, ensuring on-time delivery and performance to specifications.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost while improving tooling performance and quality.
• Participate in project planning activities, including estimates, timelines, and deliverables, under the guidance of project leadership.
• Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and capability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all tooling designs and implementations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during development and production phases.
• Share knowledge and collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• Represent Tool Engineering as a trusted and skilled partner within the broader engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in tooling design and development.
• Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation.

Benefits

• Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low plan deductibles.
• Parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Short-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Flexible PTO options.

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.