Operations Research Scientist (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Operations Research Scientist (Manufacturing): Driving manufacturing excellence through advanced optimization in aerospace manufacturing with an accent on complex scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation challenges. Focus on building systems that optimize production queues, tool utilization, and improve delivery times.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles

Salary: $160,000 - $240,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper.

What you will do

• Design and implement production scheduling algorithms using CP-SAT and MIP solvers.
• Build capacity planning models that balance demand with resource constraints.
• Develop queue management systems to optimize throughput and reduce wait times.
• Create demand forecasting models using modern time series techniques.
• Optimize inventory levels across raw materials and work-in-progress.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand constraints and objectives.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of optimization solvers (OR-Tools, Gurobi, CPLEX).
• Strong background in mathematical optimization (LP, MIP, CP).
• Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in Python and optimization libraries.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.