Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly and Integration (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly and Integration (Aerospace): Driving the manufacturing strategy for aircraft assembly and integration to scale eVTOL production with an accent on transitioning from prototype builds to high-rate production. Focus on implementing scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring design for manufacturability, and establishing tooling requirements for next-generation aircraft.

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Salary: $152,100 - $190,100

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

• Define manufacturing strategies and build plans for next-generation aircraft programs currently in the design stage.
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable processes for aircraft installation, inspection, and testing.
• Serve as the technical authority for structural assembly, guiding design teams on manufacturability and production readiness.
• Set requirements for tooling strategies, fixtures, and production systems to ensure repeatable assembly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification teams to meet regulatory standards.
• Prepare plans for process validation, build readiness reviews, and first-article builds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with deep expertise in assembly and integration of complex assemblies or aircraft.
• Strong proficiency in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Model-Based Definition (MBD), and GD&T.
• Experience supporting prototype development, production ramp, and rate readiness.
• Ability to influence product architecture for manufacturability in fast-paced hardware environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; the company is unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, or SAP.
• Background in eVTOL or advanced aircraft development and Part 23 certification programs.
• Experience with composite and/or metallic aircraft assembly and system checkouts.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
• Focus on safety, with employment contingent on background and drug screening.