Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Composites)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand. The role is subject to background and nationality checks because access to equipment and data is regulated under U.S. ITAR requirements.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems.

What you will do

• Support composites manufacturing engineering activities for launch-vehicle production.
• Implement and validate production processes to achieve right-first-time results, repeatability, and high yield.
• Create technical documentation and improve production work instructions alongside technicians.
• Design and develop tooling and equipment with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts.
• Investigate non-conformances and root causes, mitigate process risks, and manage daily production issues.
• Coordinate project resources, milestones, process changes, prototyping, testing, validation, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently studying toward a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and independent working skills.
• A flexible, proactive approach suited to a growing production environment.
• Passion for the aerospace industry.
• For work in New Zealand offices, eligibility to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data is required; nationality checks will be conducted before an offer.

Nice to have

• Computer-aided design experience, preferably with Siemens NX.
• Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA methodologies.
• Knowledge of composite material properties, including resin systems, ablative materials, and sandwich structures.
• Experience with composite manufacturing techniques or previous composites and manufacturing-engineering projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on real aerospace, rocket, and spacecraft technology projects.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and industry professionals.
• Exposure to advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Potential pathway to future career opportunities at hirify.global.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter explaining interest in the role and citing a relevant project, experience, or hobby.
• Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
• Application deadline: 28 August 2026; start date: November 2026.