Commodity Engineer, Machined Parts

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Come be a part of the 21st Century Space Race. At Firefly, we're forging the future of space systems. Driven by a commitment to economical and accessible space travel, we design, manufacture, and operate reliable launch vehicles and spacecraft. Fueling our rapid ascent are incredibly passionate, bright, and determined individuals, and we're looking for more to join our exceptional team.

SUMMARY

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Commodity Engineer, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.

This position will apply their broad technical knowledge and experience to support sourcing for design, manufacturing, testing and R&D projects. Candidates must be innovative, self-motivated, and work well in a team environment.

This position will serve as a technical expert and lead strategic functional initiatives to identify and qualify primary and secondary sources, evaluate new supplier technologies, capture design for manufacturing (DFM) improvement opportunities, and work to resolve supplier production challenges involving complex parts and materials.

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 their assigned commodity group.
• Support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RC