Senior Production Control Analyst (Aerospace)

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

Company

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

What you will do

• Track engine assemblies, subassemblies, components, and work orders through the manufacturing process.
• Monitor daily production priorities, escalate schedule risks, and own recovery plans for delayed production.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, quality holds, tooling delays, documentation gaps, and engineering clarifications.
• Coordinate daily production meetings, cross-functional updates, action-item tracking, and schedule communications.
• Track schedule adherence, work order completion, WIP, throughput, and other production KPIs.
• Maintain accurate ERP, MRP, and MES data while supporting reporting, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production control, supply chain operations, or industrial engineering; a master’s degree with 3 or more years of related experience may be considered.
• Experience in production environments, shop floor operations, scheduling coordination, and cross-functional problem resolution.
• Advanced experience with ERP, MRP, and production tracking systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production flow, shop floor constraints, reporting, data analysis, and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and quality teams in production settings.
• Hands-on experience with production planning, scheduling, or control tower operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting U.S. defense and unmanned aerial systems.
• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity.
• Collaborative, cross-functional manufacturing environment focused on operational improvement and knowledge sharing.