EPS Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

EPS Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and scaling the production line for Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS) with an accent on automation strategy, tooling, and high-rate manufacturing. Focus on bridging design and production, implementing DFM, and optimizing complex assembly processes for eVTOL aircraft.

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Design and scale the EPS production line from concept to high-rate manufacturing, including layout and automation strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Design, Quality, and Facilities teams to bring new electric motor and propeller systems into production.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts to ensure products are built efficiently and at scale.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing build plans, defining part flow, tools, and the manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM).
• Specify and validate automation systems and test equipment to support high-reliability production.
• Perform PFMEA to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in EV, aerospace, or advanced hardware.
• Hands-on experience in equipment commissioning, OEE improvement, and maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP systems.
• Strong foundation in GD&T and statistical process control (SPC).
• No work visa sponsorship available for this position.

Nice to have

• Experience with EV Drive Unit (DU) manufacturing (rotor, stator, or gearbox assembly).
• Background in industrial automation, including PLC, robotics, and gantries.
• Familiarity with high-voltage systems, batteries, or electric motors.
• Knowledge of aircraft conformity or configuration management.
• Experience using NX and AutoCAD.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to business strategy.
• Inclusive environment dedicated to diversity and equity.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, technically demanding aerospace challenges.
• Travel requirements up to 10%.