Composite Value Stream Manager

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace Inc. ("Firefly") is an American end-to-end space transportation company committed to providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operations of reliable launch and spacecraft vehicles. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure, and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

SUMMARY

The Composites Value Stream Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the composites manufacturing process and new product development. This is a working management position and the leader in this role will be expected to address processing and technical issues alongside technicians and engineers. Our composite structures are a crucial part of what sets Firefly apart from its competitors and looking for candidates ready to set a new standard in the rocket industry. Location for this role is at our Manufacturing site in Briggs, TX, 25 minutes north of Cedar Park. 2nd shift openings available now.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Value Stream Lead to distribute incoming projects to technician staff
• Manage personnel in accordance with schedule priorities, production and company goals
• Develop long term project and capacity planning
• Plans, schedules, and manages all of the manufacturing production processes
• Establish and enforce process specifications and requirements
• Identify and rectify bottlenecks and/or shortages
• Contribute to continuous process improvement
• Implement/maintain 6S methodology
• Take corrective actions to drawing and part discrepancies
• Act as the technical liaison between manufacturing and engineering for DFM practices
• Sourcing and ordering consumables including tools and equipment
• Maintain a safe work environment and implement process to keep our technicians safe
• Identify team’s skills and develop a matrix of areas of improvement
• Be an advocate for your team and elevate needs as necessary
• Ensure processes are in place to produce quality parts on time and on budget
• Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials
• Ensures manufacturing performance, safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are met by utilizing efficient methods and maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs, has full authority for personnel actions, and carries extensive knowledge of department processes
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelors degree in an equivalent discipline
• 4+ years experience in change management and managing processes
• Experience establishing new procedures and streamlining old procedures
• Very strong affinity towards action
• Knowledge of industry standard composite manufacturing processes
• Leadership experience
• Experience as a production planner

Desired

• 7+ years in an Aerospace/Space Composite Manufacturing environment
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Manufacturing Efficiency Certification (LEAN/5S/6sigma)

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and 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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.