Manufacturing Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Vandalia, Ohio, United States; hybrid environment with occasional travel

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and national security technologies, including manned and unmanned aircraft systems.

What you will do

• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing process development materials.
• Develop and optimize production processes, including production flow, workstation layout, and material handling.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles to improve product producibility and quality.
• Design and implement production tooling and fixtures.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 4 or more years of manufacturing or process engineering experience; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software, process documentation, engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with computer-based design and harness or wire-routing tools such as Capital or Zuken E3.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining.
• Knowledge of GD&T, parametric design, model-based definition, EBOM and MBOM, build and routing sequences, and producibility checks.
• Experience with aerospace and defense manufacturing, EWIS standards, MRB activities, and new product introduction.
• Exposure to PLM, MES, and MRP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work focused on aerospace and national security missions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% company match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to security-clearance eligibility and related background adjudication.