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Firefly Aerospace · 9 hours ago

Tool Engineer Manager

Briggs, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling launches and operations in space. The Tool Engineering Manager will lead a team responsible for the design, fabrication, and integration of production tooling solutions to support product development and manufacturing processes.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Rachael Frederick

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the tooling engineering team, including recruitment, performance management, and professional development

Oversee the design, development, procurement and commissioning of tooling for manufacturing processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure tooling solutions align with product and production requirements

Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, cost, and improve tooling performance and quality

Manage tooling project timelines, budgets, and deliverables from concept through production readiness

Evaluate and implement new tooling technologies and materials to improve efficiency and capability

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all tooling operations

Troubleshoot and resolve complex tooling issues during development and production

Foster a teaming environment for knowledge sharing

Promote a culture that the Tool Engineering team is a heavily relied upon and respected resource

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTooling DesignManufacturing ProcessesCAD SoftwareGD&TProject ManagementTeam BuildingLeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills