Build Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States; onsite

Salary: $135K–$250K annually, plus equity

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous factories combining AI, software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing to produce mission-critical aerospace and defense systems.

What you will do

• Design and develop first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
• Translate design and customer requirements into executable factory processes through hands-on build execution and rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics teams on strategic and process improvements.
• Provide early manufacturability feedback and apply DFM principles to improve production ease, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Drive upgrades, autonomous system development, and automation deployments using internal capabilities or external partnerships.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to improve uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, particularly systems engineering or automation deployment.
• Experience collaborating with design engineers on early-stage product development and translating design intent into robust manufacturing solutions.
• Strong DFM expertise with experience influencing design decisions, reducing costs, and accelerating time-to-market.
• Ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional alignment in fast-paced, iterative environments.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data-driven problem solving and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and team-building skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience transitioning products from prototype to scalable volume manufacturing.
• Experience implementing automation and test systems in production workflows.
• Proficiency with Excel and SQL for manufacturing analytics and process control.
• Experience managing or mentoring engineering teams with diverse technical backgrounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k), flexible vacation policy, and equity.
• Relocation support may be provided in certain situations based on business need.
• Work focuses on autonomous factories, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and aerospace and defense production.