Technical Project Manager: Manufacturing - Firestorm

Technical Project Manager: Manufacturing

Onsite in the San Diego Office
 

Firestorm as a company grew out of the simple question: how does a US ally country with a respectively low defense budget deter an aggressor state entity with a vastly larger war chest? We’re building the very answer to that question, something we call “democratized deterrence.” Firestorm is a VC-backed, defense-meets-Silicon Valley technology company developing mission-adaptable aerial vehicles to put the power back into the hands of the operator. We aim to upend the current defense procurement cost paradigm by bringing world-class capabilities to bear at meaningfully lower costs.
 

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Technical Project Manager (TPM) for manufacturing will lead several of Firestorm core and peripheral product plans, deliverables and timelines. The TPM will plan, drive and lead fast-paced and highly technical projects.

 About you:

• You are an experienced project manager with an engineering degree, and are able to manage technical projects
• You have hands on experience in an engineering trade (Industrial, Mechanical, electrical)
• You are committed to quality and have a passion for exceeding customer expectations
• You have experience across a wide range of manufacturing operations for industrial installations
• You are a team player and a joy to work with

• You love gantt charts, dashboards and checklists

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, budgeting, resourcing of multi-disciplined, multi-supplied, global projects
• Continual Monitoring and reporting of project status and key metrics
• Identify project risks and develop mitigations
• Negotiate various terms related to performance, delivery and cost with 3rd party engineering services
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning of xCell Manufacturing cell
• Plan and Propose solutions for scaling various manufacturing operations and joint projects with 3rd parties
• Produce professional, customer facing documentation, reports and training guides
• Plan intermodal logistics and coordinate with internal and external teams/organizations
• Partner with Engineering to continually improve current product offerings and advocate for product features that will benefit your program and delight your customers   

Skills and Experience Required:

• 4-year engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical preferred)
• Minimum 2 (3 years preferred) years managing technical projects 
• Experience working on projects with global 3rd party engineering, and consultation services 
• Ability to competently set up and interact at a high proficiency (admin level) with advanced software tools

Bonus Skills / Experience:

• PMP certification and current status
• Masters Degree (MBA or Engineering Management)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Ability to legally work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship from Firestorm
• Ability to understand and adhere to local labor laws and firestorm employment policies
• Other duties as assigned

Firestorm is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our culture at Firestorm fosters collaboration, respect, and trust to empower passionate people to do their best work.  We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary: 120 to 160K

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