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Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago

Product Engineer, Composites Sourcing

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. The Product Engineer for the composites commodity space will support sourcing for design, manufacturing, testing, and R&D projects, serving as a technical expert and leading initiatives to evaluate new supplier technologies and resolve production challenges.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day sourcing duties for Commodity Management and Supply Chain groups

Assist in supplier evaluation and selection process for new sources in R & D and production

Support activities to develop should costs and business cases

Support cost out initiatives for R&D and production

Help resolve risk issues from long lead, raw material, capacity, sole source, and other constraints that arise in the design, qualification, and production phases

Analyze supplier engineering feedback and act as liaison between internal and external technical parties

Review drawings from the supplier’s perspective to ensure they are complete and contain all required information

Ensure clear and complete technical communication with suppliers

Assist in maintaining supplier and part attributes in the ERP system as needed

Manage supplier technical inquiries and ensure communication of engineering change orders and scope modifications as required

Review technical aspects of requisitions and provide advice as subject matter expert

Support the creation and release of new parts in the system

Provide technical support for commodity management and purchasing in the composites commodity group

Support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA)

While maintaining focus on quality, delivery, and cost; provide consulting and support for supply chain critical needs

Qualification

Materials EngineeringAerospace ComponentsComposite MaterialsOdoo ERP/MRPITAR ExperienceSupplier EvaluationMS OfficeCross-functional CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

B.S or higher in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science or equivalent Engineering

7-10 + years working in supply chain or directly with purchasing

5-7 + yrs. Working with aerospace components, instrumentation, and composite materials

A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company

Ability to travel to suppliers and other Firefly sites up to 25% of the time

MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)

Software operation and data entry skills

Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and prioritization of internal issues

Proven experience working cross functionally and shown ability to influence and communicate across all levels

Strong ability to handle and effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities and requests

Possess a valid “Real ID” driver's license, and clean driving record

Ability to pass Air Force background checks

Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including: Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds, Stand for long periods of time, Crouch, bend, and reach