Supplier Quality Engineer (I, II, Senior I, Senior II) - Mechanical (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. The role is based at hirify.global's headquarters and requires work at hirify.global and supplier sites. U.S. office roles are subject to ITAR eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, refugee or asylum status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations.

Base salary: $70,000–$171,600 USD annually. Total compensation including equity: $75,000–$228,500 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and critical subsystems, including the reusable Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Develop inspection strategies for large, complex machined components with challenging geometry and tolerances.
• Use CMMs, laser trackers, and other precision measurement tools to verify component quality.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams on manufacturability challenges and tolerance stack-ups.
• Conduct supplier audits, create quality control plans and non-conformance reports, and manage CAPA activities.
• Analyze root causes, verify corrective actions, and drive improvements in supplier quality, cost, risk, and lead time.
• Support supplier production scaling and new product introduction through NPI, APQP, and PPAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, mechatronic, or another engineering discipline.
• Experience in a supplier quality role and a regulated industry such as aerospace, medical, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Supplier Quality Engineer II level: at least 2 years of relevant experience; Senior I: at least 5 years; Senior II: at least 8 years.
• For U.S. office work, eligibility under applicable ITAR regulations is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with composites manufacturing, fabrication, CNC, 3D printing, or specialized manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or IATF 16949 standards.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Ishikawa, Lean/Six Sigma, MSA, or Gauge R&R.
• Experience developing supplier KPIs, leading quality investigations, managing projects, and introducing products into production.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on space missions, reusable launch vehicles, teamwork, and continuous innovation.
• Company stock, an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount, and equity as part of total compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional benefits include subsidized EV charging, fitness and gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.