Operations Engineer II (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States

Salary: $104,000–$156,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and manufacturing systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle for delivering customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Identify and support improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics using data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Develop and implement operational standards, capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and audit tools for manufacturing and distribution performance.
• Create standard operating procedures and workflow designs that improve workforce efficiency and maintain safety and ergonomic compliance.
• Execute system and process enhancements, including automation pilots and data integrity improvements, to support scalable operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industrial engineering experience, including capacity planning, work center optimization, and operations management.
• Ability to independently own defined projects and collaborate across technical and operations teams.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, A3, 8D, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis using Excel and SQL, plus developing proficiency in Power BI, 2D/3D design tools, and FlexSim or similar simulation software.

Nice to have

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, automated systems, or data capture processes.
• Familiarity with greenfield site development, requirements gathering, and complex assembly-driven manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MODAPTS, MOST, or other labor and time study methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration across propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, and corporate functions.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Work focused on building and scaling the Terran R rocket and its manufacturing system.