Machine Shop Lead / CNC Machining Mentor (NASA HUNCH)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. This role is based in Long Beach and requires applicants to be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Salary: $160,000–$180,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, and space technologies, including mission-critical aerospace solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the production of aerospace-grade flight and non-flight hardware under schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications; assess manufacturability and identify risks.
• Develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, process documentation, controls, and traceability requirements.
• Write and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills, lathes, and other machine tools, managing tooling, fixturing, and setups.
• Train teachers and students at partner schools to NASA manufacturing standards and guide them through the full manufacturing lifecycle.
• Maintain AS9100, NASA, and applicable military standards while supporting first article inspection and nonconformance resolution.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of machining experience in aerospace or mechanical hardware development, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, GD&T, CAM-based CNC programming, and machining aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, aerospace quality assurance, first article inspection, nonconformance disposition, and configuration/data management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for working with machinists, technicians, students, educators, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.
• Must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations under ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• NASA or NASA-contractor experience and familiarity with NASA/DoD work instructions and configuration management.
• Experience with NASA systems including MIDAS, NAMS, QARC, EDMS, or JEDII.
• Mastercam CAD/CAM, special process controls, Lean/Six Sigma training, or technical and manufacturing mentoring experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Work alongside a technically focused team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.