Director of Workforce Partnerships (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Director of Workforce Partnerships (Manufacturing): Designing and managing external training strategies and institutional partnerships to build a scalable talent pipeline for autonomous factories with an accent on community college and university relations. Focus on creating a framework for external vs internal training and aligning educational curricula with technical manufacturing standards.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA or Mesa, AZ. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (ITAR requirements).

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the manufacturing of critical parts for the aerospace and defense industries.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a framework to determine whether training needs are met internally or through external partners.
• Build and manage a portfolio of partnerships with community colleges, universities, trade schools, and veteran programs.
• Own the long-term talent pipeline strategy across all geographic markets, including non-traditional pathways.
• Review and approve curricula for outsourced training programs to ensure they meet technical and behavioral benchmarks.
• Establish success metrics for partner relationships and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Represent the company in MOU negotiations and ongoing relationship management with institutional leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in workforce development, partner success, or educational program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with educational institutions and navigating institutional bureaucracy.
• Background in instructional design, curriculum review, or training operations.
• Track record of building or significantly growing a partnership function.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or ITAR eligibility is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with workforce development grants, government funding, or public-private partnerships.
• Deep familiarity with community college systems and dual-enrollment programs.
• Experience in advanced or precision manufacturing environments.
• Background working in fast-scaling companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business need.