Lead Supplier Process Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Blue Ash, Ohio, at the Cincinnati-area facility; U.S. citizenship is required and the role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Some travel to supplier sites is required, with less than 20% travel.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures jet propulsion systems using additive manufacturing to support unmanned aerial defense and the U.S. defense industrial base.

What you will do

• Map, analyze, and optimize supplier manufacturing processes to reduce waste, variability, cost, and production risk.
• Apply Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and process capability studies to improve quality and repeatability.
• Assess supplier capabilities and maturity, provide technical coaching, and develop improvement plans and supplier scorecards.
• Support new product introduction through supplier qualification, design for manufacturability reviews, first article documentation, and production ramp-up.
• Investigate process failures, equipment issues, and production delays while driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as the technical liaison between suppliers and internal engineering, operations, procurement, and quality teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing process engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in supplier management or supply chain operations.
• Experience with process optimization, root cause analysis, quality control, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of quality management systems and Department of Defense regulatory requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to adapt to change and support organizational transformation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on jet propulsion systems and additive manufacturing for unmanned aerial defense.
• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity for every role.
• Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment.