Product Engineer, Formed Metallics

Product Engineer, Formed Metallics

Firefly Aerospace is a company forging the future of space systems. We design, manufacture, and operate reliable launch vehicles and spacecraft with a commitment to economical and accessible space travel.

We are seeking a sharp, energetic Commodity Engineer to join our Supply Chain Team, responsible for sourcing, supplier evaluation, cost savings, and technical support across all procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing duties for Commodity Management and Supply Chain groups.
• Assist in supplier evaluation and selection process for new suppliers in R&D and production.
• Support (TCO) cost savings efforts 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 your assigned 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.

Qualifications

Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds.

Desired

Firefly offers outstanding benefits : generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles; parental leave; educational reimbursement; short-term disability; pet insurance; and flexible PTO.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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

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