Production Technician I-Composites

Production Coordination

• ## Monitor production schedules and prioritize work based on customer and program needs.
• ## Ensure manufacturing work orders are released and completed according to schedule.
• ## Coordinate movement of hardware between production cells.
• ## Track production progress and communicate schedule risks.
• ## Identify material shortages and coordinate with Supply Chain to expedite deliveries.
• ## Follow up on open purchase orders and internal manufacturing requests.
• ## Expedite engineering dispositions, quality inspections, and manufacturing approvals.
• ## Escalate production constraints that threaten delivery schedules.

Manufacturing Support

• ## Support technicians with obtaining tooling, materials, and documentation.
• ## Verify work instructions and manufacturing travelers are available before production begins.
• ## Coordinate hardware movement between machining, assembly, test, inspection, and shipping.
• ## Assist with inventory reconciliation and material transactions within the ERP/MRP system.

Cross-Functional Communication

• ## Serve as the primary liaison between:ManufacturingProduction PlanningSupply ChainQuality AssuranceManufacturing EngineeringProgram Management
• ## Provide daily production status updates.
• ## Participate in production readiness and scheduling meetings.

Continuous Improvement

• ## Identify production bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• ## Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• ## Assist in reducing production cycle times.
• ## Maintain accurate production metrics and reports.

Required Qualifications

• ## High school diploma or GED required.
• ## Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• ## 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
• ## Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Epicor, etc.).
• ## Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows.
• ## Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• ## Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, 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.

Where you can work

Fully remote, open only to people based in United States.