Supply Chain Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. The role requires travel up to 25% of the time and applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain an export license under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Salary: $110,000–$145,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and spacecraft for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Manage vendor performance issues, non-conformances, supplier deviation requests, and production issue tickets.
• Qualify parts and oversee supplier manufacturing processes to ensure component quality and reliability.
• Partner with suppliers to implement corrective actions, containment measures, and process improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and reduce recurring quality issues and supply chain risks.
• Manage receiving, precision inspection, MRB, RTV, CAPA, and related quality processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain Reliability teams, including providing technical support onsite at suppliers.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, or quality, plus a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes, quality standards, and certifications such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time and meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.
• Preferred experience includes 4+ years in Supplier Quality Engineering, aerospace or manufacturing, QMS, supplier audits, and non-conformance management.

Nice to have

• Experience with Minitab, SAP, or similar ERP and quality management tools.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis platforms.
• Experience driving root cause analysis and corrective actions across supplier organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Work is performed onsite with regular supplier-facing collaboration.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.