Manufacturing Engineer L II (Composites)

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States; onsite manufacturing role

Company

hirify.global operates an advanced end-to-end manufacturing platform producing products at scale for aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation markets. Composite Resources is a hirify.global Manufacturing company producing composite components and tooling for aerospace and defense customers.

What you will do

• Develop, refine, and continuously improve composite manufacturing processes for product families and production cells.
• Implement automated layup aids, cure cycle optimization, in-process quality checks, tooling, and fixtures.
• Develop SolidWorks tooling and fixtures and manage fabrication projects from concept through validation.
• Conduct Design of Experiments, process capability studies with Cpk analysis, and statistical process control.
• Lead validation of new materials, equipment, and processes; author process specifications and control plans.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for complex manufacturing issues, lead 8D and DMAIC root cause analysis, support NPI readiness, and guide lean projects and junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a composite or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading process improvement projects with measurable results.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software, statistical analysis tools, and composite manufacturing methods.
• Deep knowledge of composite materials science and GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.
• Strong project leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to guide junior engineers and work across departments to address complex manufacturing challenges.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on teamwork, ownership, and accountability.
• Employees share ownership in hirify.global and participate in the financial rewards of company success.
• Work contributes to revitalizing American manufacturing and creating jobs in local communities.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to reasonable accommodations.