Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

Firestorm is a VC-backed defense technology company that is building toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics. They are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, NPI, to play a key role in turning early designs into production-ready systems and shaping how they build as they scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes from prototype through low-rate and full-rate production
• Strong GD&T fluency and ability to interpret and influence engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience designing tooling, fixtures, and production systems using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
• Deep working knowledge of quality systems such as AS9100 and AS9102, and configuration management practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional efforts, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in ambiguous environments
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to create clear, effective, operator-focused documentation
• Data-driven approach to process optimization, with experience applying metrics, SPC, or statistical methods
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, including regular time on the production floor and managing competing priorities under schedule pressure

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar
• Generous Parental Leave
• FSA
• HSA
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.