Firefly Aerospace

Tooling Engineer III-Composites

Firefly Aerospace$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of tooling design and development experience.
  • Proficient in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation.
  • Proven track record in tooling development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop manufacturing tooling in collaboration with teams.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain for tooling needs.
  • Support procurement and commissioning of tooling solutions.
  • Contribute to process improvements for cycle time and cost reduction.
  • Engage in project planning, estimating timelines and deliverables.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tooling technologies and materials.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in tooling.

Benefits

  • Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
  • Parental leave to support work-life balance.
  • Educational reimbursement for professional development.
  • Short term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Pet insurance to support furry family members.
  • Flexible PTO options for better personal time management.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Firefly 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.

This role requires a highly skilled engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for driving innovation through advanced tooling technologies, materials, and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will involve the coordination of resources to support Tooling requirements at all levels, including the following:
  • 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.


QUALIFICATIONS

Required
  • 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.

Desired
  • 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.

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.

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is an aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures launch vehicles for the small satellite market. The company was founded in 2014 by Tom Markusic and Max Polyakov. Firefly's launch vehicles are designed to provide affordable and reliable access to space for small satellite operators. The company's flagship product is the Alpha rocket, which is capable of delivering payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly is backed by a group of investors, including DADA Holdings, Noosphere Ventures, and Astera Institute.
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