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ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space � anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space

SUMMARY:

Quality Assurance owns the processes and tools by which Firefly identifies, contains, eliminates, and prevents non-conformances. Quality is charged with defining and maintaining the processes and tools which prove product capabilities meet requirements and result in a predictably economical and reliable product.

The Supervisor provides leadership and oversight of the inspection and acceptance of qualification and flight hardware and software products. This role ensures the Quality Inspection teams manage workflows to meet production requirements while coaching and developing Quality Inspectors to achieve high performance. The Supervisor works closely with Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain partners to implement effective and efficient inspection processes, coordinate shift execution, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across Firefly Quality inspection processes. This position is located at our Production and Test facility north of Cedar Park, in Briggs, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise a team of Quality Inspectors to help deliver high-quality aerospace products on time and assure product quality meets Firefly acceptable standards.
• Support assigned shifts by coordinating resources, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with daily and long-term production objectives.
• Manage and document effective shift handovers to ensure seamless communication, production continuity, and accountability between shifts.
• Conduct daily pre-shift readiness checks and support end-of-shift reviews to ensure smooth transition to incoming shifts.
• Provide coverage and leadership on nights and weekends as required to support company objectives and production schedules.
• Maintain floor presence to monitor operations, verify adherence to work instructions, and support problem resolution. Act as a hands-on leader and understand the Inspection processes.
• Review work completed vs. planned; disseminate recovery plans for shortfalls.
• Communicate shift accomplishments and risks to leadership through daily reports and updates.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements and detailed work instructions.
• Approve PTO and timecards; manage Inspector schedules to support production objectives.
• Develop and maintain a skills matrix; propose staffing and training needs based on data-driven assessments or gaps in existing staffing.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety; implement and sustain improvements to shop safety practices.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and support program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
• Hold team members accountable to company policies and standards; provide coaching, feedback, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Apply 5S workplace organization & follow the Lean initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 2+ years of leadership experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing or quality inspection role.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes (machining, welding, cleaning, integration, testing, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to read technical information, follow technical instructions, and understand: technical drawings, specifications, GD&T, and related quality control documentation and standards.
• Experience with standards and/or equivalent quality, military, or government standards in the aerospace industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Flexibility regarding workflow and process.
• Excellent organization skills. Willingness to work with a team, share expertise, and follow instructions to accomplish established goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Able to provide on-site support for your assigned shift, including, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in standing, bending, and kneeling positions for extended periods.

Desired

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a high-rate aerospace or space production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Associate degree or higher in quality, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying quality assurance principles, methods, and processes - including inspection techniques, equipment, and tools used in quality control.
• Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrated competency in structures/composites, electrical/avionics, and fluids/propulsion disciplines.
• Full capability to read and understand blueprints, drawings GD&T, and Model-Based Definitions.
• Demonstrated experience with application of aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
• A&P License
• IPC Certification (IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-620)

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, 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.