Supply Chain Engineer, Mechanical (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Torrance, California, United States; occasional travel to supplier and test sites is expected. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–6:00 PM onsite, with flexibility based on mission schedules.

Base salary: $125,000–$165,000 per year, plus potential equity.

Company

hirify.global is a vertically integrated space and defense company developing hardware for low-Earth-orbit missions, including satellite buses, in-orbit servicing robotics, and mission systems.

What you will do

• Own sourcing and supplier execution for mechanical parts, assemblies, and subsystems from engineering release through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
• Work with mechanical engineers to interpret drawings, GD&T, materials, tolerances, design intent, and test requirements.
• Select and execute manufacturing and testing paths using existing or new suppliers and internal capabilities.
• Find and qualify suppliers for machining, sheet metal, fabrication, additive manufacturing, special processes, assemblies, and specialized testing.
• Lead RFQs, quote evaluation, supplier selection, pricing and lead-time negotiations, and purchase execution.
• Drive supplier delivery and resolve schedule, quality, and manufacturing issues while building a network that supports rapid engineering iteration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, technical sourcing, supplier development, or hardware supply chain.
• At least one year of full-time experience as an internal employee at a VC-backed hardware startup during its Seed, Series A, or Series B stage.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand GD&T, materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design intent.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on complex mechanical hardware from RFQ through delivery, including technical capability, quality, cost, and lead-time assessment.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a vertically integrated environment where engineering, manufacturing, integration, and testing teams own complete systems.
• Platinum medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums paid by the company.
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 3.5%.
• Relocation support is available for qualifying positions.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, snacks, drinks, and regular team events.