Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-Time
Published
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the Role: The NPI Supervisor leads day-to-day manufacturing execution for new products from engineering and pilot builds through low-rate initial production (LRIP), production ramp, and handoff to sustained operations. This hands-on leader translates product requirements into safe, executable shop-floor plans and serves as the primary Production representative across Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Test, and Program Management. How You’ll Make an Impact: NPI, PILOT BUILDS & MANUFACTURING READINESS - Lead production execution for prototypes, engineering builds, pilot runs, manufacturing trials, LRIP, and new program launches. - Develop and execute build plans and daily schedules aligned with engineering, customer, and program milestones. - Own production readiness for staffing, materials, tooling, fixtures, equipment, workstations, documentation, training, safety, test, and inspection requirements. - Coordinate material readiness and resolve labor, material, quality, equipment, engineering, and process constraints before they affect milestones. - Represent Production in design reviews, readiness reviews, daily build reviews, customer visits, audits, and post-build retrospectives. - Capture lessons learned and drive them into product, tooling, documentation,
Requirements
Department: Operations; Team: Manufacturing Engineering