Production Operations Engineer (AI Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA; facility based in Hawthorne

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 per year, plus stock options

Company

hirify.global builds AI-native manufacturing systems that integrate software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts.

What you will do

• Manage the daily flow of complex metal 3D-printed parts through post-processing and monitor throughput.
• Evaluate rework, deformation, and nonconformances against engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Communicate part status, rework decisions, and deviations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support testing and inspection activities before shipment.
• Work with manufacturing development engineers to identify recurring process, tooling, and fixturing issues.
• Maintain production tracking and documentation while helping resolve factory bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or a related engineering field.
• Internship or professional experience in manufacturing, production, or quality engineering.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate clearly with customers about technical topics.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of hands-on production, manufacturing, or quality engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing interpretation.
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing, machining, or precision post-processing.
• Experience evaluating nonconformances, rework, or part deformation.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP tools, production tracking systems, and customer-facing manufacturing work.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on learning and data-driven decisions.
• Stock option package and employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and traditional or Roth 401(k).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, company holidays, and generous parental leave.
• Flexible work hours, catered meals, stocked kitchenette, casual dress, and team-building events.