Principal Process Engineer (MBJ)

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States; onsite at the Knoxville facility. U.S. citizenship is required, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is mandatory.

Company

hirify.global develops jet propulsion systems for unmanned aerial defense by combining additive manufacturing with faster, more efficient, and lower-cost production.

What you will do

• Serve as a technical authority for Metal Binder Jet additive manufacturing, materials development, and production readiness.
• Define technical strategies and roadmaps for process optimization, capability development, and production scalability.
• Establish additive manufacturing standards, specifications, process controls, qualification methods, and technical documentation.
• Resolve complex challenges involving powder metallurgy, material behavior, thermal management, defect reduction, and part performance.
• Lead production process qualification, validation, continuous improvement, and integration with post-processing, machining, inspection, and quality systems.
• Guide cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, support equipment and technology decisions, and represent additive manufacturing expertise to leadership, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, metallurgy, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 12 years of experience in additive manufacturing, MBJ or CBJ process development, metallurgy, materials engineering, or related manufacturing disciplines.
• Expert knowledge of MBJ and/or CBJ systems, additive manufacturing processes, production implementation, powder metallurgy, material behavior, and thermal management.
• Advanced experience with process parameter development, powder characterization, defect analysis, process optimization, process control, experimental design, data analysis, and manufacturing validation.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, including development of standards, specifications, and qualification strategies.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, metallurgy, materials engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading production MBJ or CBJ implementation for aerospace or defense applications.
• Experience with EBM, DED, binder jet, investment casting, machining, or hybrid manufacturing.
• Experience transitioning additive manufacturing technologies from research and development through production scale-up.
• Contributions to patents, publications, technical presentations, industry standards, manufacturing strategy, capital investments, or long-term technology roadmaps.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity for every role.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.