Senior Build Reliability Engineer, Weekend Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Long Beach, California, United States; weekend shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT.

Hiring range: $122,000–$182,000 USD annually, plus a 10% weekend premium.

Company

hirify.global develops the Terran R launch vehicle and the manufacturing systems required to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Own design-related quality activities, including drawing standardization, design for manufacturability, and configuration management.
• Review work instructions and develop manufacturing processes, rework documentation, and repair standards.
• Perform in-process build verification and coordinate travelled work across manufacturing operations.
• Manage nonconformance processes, as-built verification, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop specifications, walk-down checklists, quality inspection automation initiatives, and DFM practices.
• Work closely with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with design engineering, manufacturing, production, and test personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, complex assembly practices, and quality processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software, with proficiency in GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving, project ownership, communication, and first-time quality skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of FMEA, APQP, SPC, and PPV.
• Experience with hardware NPI across manufacturing, testing, and production.
• Familiarity with high-volume inspection and data-driven acceptance methods.
• Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 practices for aerospace programs.
• Experience defining and rolling out new processes across diverse teams.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% premium for the weekend shift.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Collaborative work across design, manufacturing, test, and launch functions.