Lead Build Reliability Engineer, Structures (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Hiring range: $128,000–$192,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops launch vehicles and manufacturing systems, including the Terran R rocket, to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Own reliability and quality activities across design, planning, manufacturing, and program execution for the Terran R vehicle.
• Standardize drawings, support design for manufacturability, and manage configuration control.
• Review work instructions, develop processes, and create standard rework and repair documentation.
• Perform in-process build verification, coordinate traveled work, and support as-built verification.
• Manage nonconformance processes, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop specifications, inspection walkdown checklists, quality automation initiatives, and DFM practices in collaboration with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience working with design engineering, manufacturing, production, and test personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, complex assembly practices, and quality processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software, plus proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to solve complex cross-functional problems, establish project objectives, and communicate effectively with technical teams and management.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP, SPC, or PPV product development methodologies.
• Successful hardware NPI experience across manufacturing, test, and production systems.
• Familiarity with high-volume inspection and data-driven acceptance methods.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 practices for aerospace programs.
• Experience defining and implementing new processes across diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a cross-functional reliability organization supporting design, manufacturing, testing, and launch.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Focus on autonomy, ownership, technical rigor, and scalable quality systems.