Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Company: Firestorm Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:07:29 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Compliance, Firestore, PATs About the job Experience: •3+ years of manufacturing or production engineering environment Required Skills: •Firestorm is building mission-adaptive UAV platforms designed for rapid deployment and scalable production. As a Manufacturing Engineer, 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 the 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 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 •Help develop and execute test procedures for production acceptance and functional verification •Collect and analyze manufacturing data such as cycle time, yield, and defects to support continuous improvement •Assist with root cause analysis on manufacturing nonconformances using structured problem-solving methods •Maintain ITAR and CUI compliance across manufacturing documentation and data Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering •3+ years of manufacturing or production engineering environment •U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. •Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T •Familiarity with common manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, or composites •Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks •Strong attention to detail and ability to balance speed with accuracy in a production environment •Clear written and verbal communi Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!