Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Wire Harness): Executing wire harness programs from engineering release through production readiness with an accent on manufacturing documentation and build process definition. Focus on improving quality, repeatability, and scalability of production lines through lean principles and technical problem-solving.

Location: Onsite at headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA or Cypress, CA. Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Salary: $100,000–$130,000

Company

hirify.global transforms electrical wire harness manufacturing by replacing traditional automation with software configuration to increase production speed and flexibility.

What you will do

• Own manufacturing readiness for assigned harness programs from kickoff through release.
• Develop engineering packages, including work instructions, formboards, and basic tooling/fixture concepts.
• Translate drawings and BOMs into clear, production-ready processes.
• Refine manufacturing processes to improve build quality and efficiency using lean principles and time studies.
• Ensure all documentation complies with IPC-620, NASA 8739.4, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with software and product teams to enhance manufacturing workflows and traceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a STEM field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in production environments (wire harness, aerospace, or electronics).
• Proven experience owning manufacturing builds or programs end-to-end.
• Working knowledge of process development, Lean manufacturing, 5S, and basic capacity planning.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for creating assembly drawings and formboards.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to conform to ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or NASA STD 8739.4.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability contract manufacturing.
• Hands-on familiarity with harness fabrication, testing, or assembly.
• Exposure to MES/ERP systems.
• Experience with NPI and continuous improvement methodologies like Kaizen or Six Sigma.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 20 vacation days per year plus 12 company holidays.
• Health-related spending accounts (FSA and DSA).
• Perks including $50/month DoorDash credit, gym reimbursement, and a fully stocked kitchen.
• Collaborative office environment with team-building events and free parking.