Firehawk Aerospace is a propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company based in the Dallas, TX area. Firehawk is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, whose primary responsibilities would include leading the production team and manufacturing operations. Which includes developing and ensuring compliance to the quality control program and processes for the company. You will be directly engaged with all disciplines to ensure their contributions support the overall company quality program.

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will serve as a point of contact to the other functions. Frequent communication and collaboration with other disciplines including R&D, Design Engineering, Production Operations, Quality Engineering, and Supply Chain, are required. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures used in manufacturing.
• Improving manufacturing by developing new methods to make manufacturing more costeffective and efficient.
• Manage and develop the production team
• Aid in the process of managing drawings coming from engineering and how they are manufactured.
• Planning factory layouts to optimize production.
• Calculating production, labor, and material costs and estimating future needs.
• Review quality standards and check for problems.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• MBOM structure & creation experience
• Experience and proficiency with Windchill
• Experience with Manufacturing / Assembly / Production processes
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace or related field
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, product / performance specifications and other systems integration technical data
• Experience in design for manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Process improvement experience
• GD&T experience
• Tooling experience
• Selfmotivated, performs work with the general direction
  
  

ITAR Requirements:

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.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require minimal walking, standing for extended amounts of time, climbing, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

Security Clearance

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Firehawk Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firehawk Aerospace is governed on the basis of 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.