Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
About the role
Firestorm is building mission-adaptive UAV platforms designed for rapid deployment and scalable production. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, New Production Introduction (NPI) , you will support the transition of early designs into production-ready systems, helping scale from prototype builds to low-rate production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Support DFM and DFA reviews by analyzing drawings and 3D models for manufacturability, flagging tolerance, material, or process concerns
- Develop and maintain clear, visual work instructions with step-by-step procedures and accept and reject criteria
- Assist in designing assembly fixtures and jigs with a focus on repeatability and error-proofing
- Spend significant time on the production floor supporting process setup, debugging, and hands-on problem solving
- Support First Article Inspection activities per AS9102, including balloon drawings and documentation
- Contribute to process FMEA and control plan development as part of the NPI team
More about this role
Firestorm is building mission-adaptive UAV platforms designed for rapid deployment and scalable production. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, New Production Introduction (NPI) , you will support the transition of early designs into production-ready systems, helping scale from prototype builds to low-rate production.
This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation. You will spend meaningful time on the production floor, learning by doing and contributing directly to how products are built. We are looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to grow. You enjoy being close to hardware, solving problems in real time, and building a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering within a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
- Support DFM and DFA reviews by analyzing drawings and 3D models for manufacturability, flagging tolerance, material, or process concerns
- Develop and maintain clear, visual work instructions with step-by-step procedures and accept and reject criteria
- Assist in designing assembly fixtures and jigs with a focus on repeatability...
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