Staff Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Scaling production of the Electric Propulsion System (EPS) for eVTOL aircraft with an accent on high-rate manufacturing, automation strategy, and Design for Manufacturability. Focus on designing scalable manufacturing systems, optimizing complex assembly processes for electric motors and inverters, and ensuring system reliability through PFMEA.

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

Salary: $152,100 - $190,100

Company

Aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Design and scale the Electric Propulsion System (EPS) production line from concept to high-rate manufacturing, including layout and automation strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design, Quality, and Facilities teams to bring electric motor and propeller systems into production.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts to ensure products are built efficiently and safely at scale.
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing build plans, defining part flow, line layout, tools, and the MBOM.
• Specify and validate automation systems, tooling, and test equipment for high-reliability production.
• Perform PFMEA to proactively identify and mitigate risks in the production system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in EV, aerospace, or advanced hardware production.
• Experience building mechanical and electronic assemblies using sophisticated manufacturing tools.
• Proficiency with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP systems.
• Strong foundation in GD&T and statistical process control (SPC).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Dedicated commitment to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology.
• Flexibility to travel up to 10%.