Airframe Assembly Team Lead (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; onsite weekend shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with 12-hour production shifts.

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops electric aircraft with a focus on sustainable aviation and advanced aerospace manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead airframe assembly technicians and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee structural assembly according to engineering specifications, quality standards, and production timelines.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and quality assurance teams to resolve challenges and optimize workflows.
• Manage materials, equipment, personnel, training, and development to meet production goals.
• Track and improve cost, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity KPIs while identifying automation and process innovation opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in airframe assembly or manufacturing leadership, preferably in aerospace or electric vehicle industries.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace structural assembly methods and materials.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work in variable indoor and outdoor conditions, handle up to 50 pounds, operate material-handling equipment safely, and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree, advanced certifications, or hands-on experience with composite materials and lightweight structures.
• Experience with MES, ERP systems, assembly automation, electric aircraft, or advanced structural assembly techniques.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and lifecycle analysis in aerospace manufacturing.
• Established aerospace industry network.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time salaried employment supporting electric aviation and sustainability.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time employees.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont plus medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave and daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons and additional employee benefits.

Hiring process

• Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• hirify.global participates in E-Verify.