Manufacturing Engineer II

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineer II (Manufacturing): Develop and improve processes used to build hirify.global hardware safely, repeatedly, and efficiently with an accent on translating engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications into routings, work instructions, and production methods. Focus on first builds, production readiness, day-to-day build issue resolution, and DFM/DFA feedback to improve manufacturability, quality, and throughput.

Location: Alameda, CA

Salary: $92,248–$120,000

Company

Develops space hardware and electric propulsion systems for satellites.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work from prototype through production.
• Translate engineering designs, drawings, BOMs, and specifications into manufacturing methods, including operation sequence, tooling needs, inspection points, and process controls.
• Support first builds, pilot builds, production readiness, and transition-to-production activities.
• Provide day-to-day production support to resolve build issues, documentation gaps, nonconformances, and production blockers.
• Partner with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA feedback and with Quality to define acceptance criteria, inspection needs, traceability, and manufacturing risk controls.
• Use manufacturing data, root cause analysis, and Lean principles to improve quality, reduce cycle time, and increase throughput; train production personnel on new processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role.
• Experience creating manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, standard work, and/or production documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and how drawing requirements impact manufacturing, inspection, and assembly.
• Comfort working on the production floor and collaborating with technicians, operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace or propulsion hardware manufacturing.
• CAD experience supporting fixtures, tools, templates, or production aids.
• Experience with MES, ERP, or PLM/manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience with new product introduction, production readiness, prototype builds, or production ramp.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, PFMEA, control plans, or process validation.
• Experience with equipment implementation, layout planning, capacity analysis, or line balancing.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits plus 401K.
• Equity included as part of the compensation package.
• Lunch provided, with snacks and drinks available during the day.
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation of fit for hands-on manufacturing process work and cross-functional collaboration.
• Background checks may be required due to ITAR-related compliance.