Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and optimizing manufacturing, installation, and maintenance processes for safety-critical automated aviation systems with an accent on quality, regulatory compliance, and scalability. Focus on hands-on installation, conducting DFx reviews, and establishing infrastructure to transition products from prototype to production.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in San Martin, CA and Mountain View, CA

Salary: $167,000 – $230,000

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven company building safety-enhancing technology for aviation to make air transportation safer and more accessible.

What you will do

• Oversee installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of mechanical and avionics assemblies.
• Conduct design for excellence (DFx) reviews to ensure cost-efficiency and producibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed manufacturability and risk mitigation into product development.
• Develop and maintain compliance with quality management systems and airworthiness directives.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to ensure schedule and quality targets.
• Manage the supply of tools and parts necessary for aircraft servicing and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering or 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or testing.
• 2+ years of experience leading complex projects in aerospace, autonomy, or robotics.
• 2+ years of experience with CAD and PLM software (e.g., Altium, NX, Teamcenter).
• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise authorized to access export-controlled technology.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice to have

• FAA-accredited Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Experience with AS9100, 14 CFR Part 21, or 14 CFR Part 145.
• Knowledge of turbine-powered aircraft systems and P&W PT6A engines.
• Previous leadership or management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on safety-critical, transformative aviation technology.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
• Competitive compensation package including equity.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.