Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Torrance, California, United States; up to 50% travel may be required.

Salary: $154,000–$215,500 USD annually, base salary only; equity grants are also part of total compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company designing and manufacturing high-performance unmanned systems at startup speed and large scale.

What you will do

• Own supplier quality and manufacturing readiness for CNC-machined parts, composites, injection-molded components, additive-manufactured parts, sheet metal, castings, coatings, finishes, and mechanical assemblies.
• Review drawings, GD&T, material specifications, inspection plans, process flows, FAIs, CMM reports, control plans, PFMEAs, and related quality documentation.
• Partner with design engineering and suppliers during NPI to identify DFM risks, tolerance stack-up concerns, process capability gaps, inspection issues, and production ramp risks.
• Lead supplier qualification, AS9102 FAI, PPAP-style readiness, run-at-rate, process capability, MSA/GR&R, and supplier performance activities.
• Drive containment, root-cause analysis, 8D/SCAR closure, corrective actions, and supplier improvement plans.
• Work with sourcing and manufacturing teams to build a scalable supplier base that meets high reliability standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, or a related role supporting mechanical hardware production.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical commodities such as CNC machining, precision machining, carbon fiber/composites, injection molding, additive manufacturing, sheet metal, castings, coatings, finishes, or mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, inspection plans, CMM reports, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Experience with supplier audits, process reviews, FAIs, capability assessments, and production readiness reviews in NPI and production environments.
• Familiarity with AS9102 FAI, PPAP/APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, Cpk/Ppk, MSA/GR&R, 8D, SCARs, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action management.
• Willingness to work hands-on with parts, suppliers, inspection data, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, drones, automotive, medical devices, or other high-reliability hardware environments.
• Experience with AS9100 suppliers, ITAR/EAR-controlled supply chains, high-mix manufacturing, or prototype-to-rate production ramps.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing, including layup, cure, trim, bonding, NDI/NDT, and carbon fiber inspection.
• Experience with precision machining, tight-tolerance assemblies, anodizing, plating, coating processes, contract manufacturers, and sub-tier suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, hands-on work focused on moving hardware from design to deployment.
• High ownership and close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier teams.
• Work on unmanned systems designed for demanding defense applications.
• Competitive equity grants included in the total compensation package.