Manufacturing Engineer, Production (Aerospace)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States; Onsite

Salary: $85,000–$100,000 per year, plus equity

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous factories using AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and other mission-critical products.

What you will do

• Translate customer drawings and specifications into shop-floor work instructions and inspection criteria while maintaining quality and compliance documentation.
• Lead NPI quality planning, including control plans, FAI documentation, and first article reporting.
• Onboard customers and ensure factory capabilities meet their technical expectations.
• Prioritize production work, resolve defects, drive root-cause analysis, and improve yield and rework rates.
• Lead the transition from low-rate to high-volume manufacturing by improving processes, infrastructure, and shop-floor structure.
• Onboard automated production assets and collaborate with software engineering on manufacturing-support products and operational systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field and 1–3 years of engineering experience in a production environment.
• Familiarity with machining operations and very tight tolerances, especially in aerospace manufacturing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with NPI frameworks such as PPAP, FAI, or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a STEM-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience supporting or leading internal audits in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience applying software approaches such as SQL, VBA, or Python.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) and equity.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided in certain situations based on business need.
• AI-assisted recruiting tools may be used, while candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans.