Manufacturing Engineering Manager 1 (Aerospace)

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts, United States; onsite manufacturing and production role

Salary: $116,500–$216,500 per year

Company

hirify.global develops defense technology and mission-critical solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing, optical, and process engineers across Maritime Imaging programs.
• Optimize precision manufacturing and assembly processes, including optical alignment, electromechanical assembly, and advanced testing.
• Partner with R&D, Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations on DFM, DFT, PFMEA, control plans, and production readiness.
• Manage phase-gate process closure from program kickoff through Production Readiness Review.
• Evaluate and implement capital equipment, automation projects, facility layout changes, and equipment upgrades.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause correction, waste reduction, throughput, quality, and cost improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 9 years of related experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of direct engineering personnel management in aerospace, defense, or highly technical product manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, root-cause corrective action, Program Lifecycle Management, and Manufacturing Readiness Level concepts.
• ERP experience including master data management; SAP S/4HANA is preferred.
• Ability to meet ITAR, EAR, ISO 9001, AS9100, safety, and classified-production compliance requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging workplace focused on professional growth, community, values, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) matching, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and program availability may vary by hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreement.