# Senior Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction (NPI) at Firestorm

- Company: Firestorm
- What the company does: Firestorm Labs - Democratize the fight with radically-affordable, mission-adaptable power for air, land, and sea. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://www.launchfirestorm.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $145K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://jobs.gem.com/firestorm/am9icG9zdDpIPK2h8QR7CDTKFNvTl8YR?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-senior-manufacturing-engineer-new-product-introduction-npi/

## 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firestorm-senior-manufacturing-engineer-new-product-introduction-npi/