Senior Quality Engineer

The posting, as Firestorm wrote it

Quality at Firestorm isn't a policing function — it's a competitive advantage. We're looking for a Senior Quality Engineer who understands the difference and wants to build something from the ground up. There is no inherited QMS to maintain, no entrenched process to defend. You'll establish the quality foundation for xCell — from supplier inputs through manufacturing execution — and you'll do it on a team that sees quality as everyone's job, not just yours.

You are someone who is energized by root cause analysis, not intimidated by it. You can also sit across from a supplier and drive accountability and then turn around and work shoulder to shoulder with our engineering and manufacturing teams to make sure the fix actually sticks. If you've spent you career closing loops and making things better, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Root cause and corrective action (RCCA) — this is the core of the role. You'll lead structured investigations on internal manufacturing escapes and supplier nonconformances, drive corrective actions to closure, and ensure lessons learned actually change how we operate
• Supplier quality — you'll be our primary interface with suppliers on quality issues, from nonconforming material disposition through corrective action follow-up and ongoing supplier performance monitoring
• In-process and final inspection — develop and maintain inspection criteria, work instructions, and acceptance standards that keep pace with our evolving product line
• Nonconforming material (NCMR) management — own the process from identification through disposition, including MRB participation
• Process quality — work alongside engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality is designed in, not inspected in; support NPI and ECO implementation with a quality lens
• QMS foundation — contribute to building a quality management system that will ultimately serve all of Firestorm, not just xCell
• Metrics and reporting — define the quality indicators that matter, track them, and use them to drive improvement
• Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to resolve in-process quality escapes and minimize defect rates.
• Develop, review, and maintain process control plans, control charts, and statistical process control (SPC) metrics as needed.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, variation sources, and improvement opportunities; drive data-driven decision making.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, rework, and scrap in alignment with continuous improvement goals.
• Support customer source inspections and third-party audits as required.
• You may need to travel up to 20%, if the need arises.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related discipline) or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years’ experience of relative experience.
• 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62 required due to IT

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• 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.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.

Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@launchfirestorm.com so we can provide the support you need.