Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Scaling production of the Electric Propulsion System (EPS), including motors and battery assemblies, with an accent on bridging the gap between design and high-volume production. Focus on designing and de-risking complex automated production lines while product specifications are being finalized.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $182,500 - $228,100

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering squad, providing technical mentorship to Associate through Senior Engineers.
• Own the full lifecycle of major CapEx projects, from factory layout and equipment sourcing to final commissioning.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU).
• Manage the transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing, designing production lines "at risk" during product finalization.
• Solve complex continuous improvement challenges to support aggressive production targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholders to ensure capacity increases stay on track and on budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in EV or Aerospace manufacturing with deep knowledge of Battery/HVPS or EDU production.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale CapEx projects ($10M+).
• Experience leading and developing multi-level engineering teams.
• Proficiency in NX, AutoCAD, PLM/MES systems, and industrial automation (robotics, PLCs).
• Strong foundation in GD&T, SPC, and structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, or 5 Whys).

Nice to have

• Experience with Dyno testing, high-voltage battery safety validation, or EOL diagnostic systems.
• Expertise in architecting high-speed automated assembly lines with multi-axis robotics and vision systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft conformity, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality frameworks.
• Expert-level NX proficiency for factory layout and simulation tools for line throughput modeling.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards alignment with company business strategy.
• Commitment to a safe workplace and safe aircraft development.
• Inclusive and equitable environment embracing diversity.
• Opportunity to build world-class hardware from the ground up in a high-pressure, high-cadence environment.