Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior - Fluids (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at hirify.global headquarters in Long Beach, California, United States

Base pay: $100,000–$165,000 USD annually for California-based employees.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems, including the reusable Neutron launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, qualify, and continuously improve propulsion component, tubing, assembly, and integration manufacturing processes.
• Develop and perform precision welding and fabrication of tubing components to aerospace specifications using TIG, MIG, OTW, and related methods.
• Inspect welded components using NDE/NDT methods and address defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams on specifications, process changes, and complex problem solving.
• Lead containment, root cause, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Plan and execute capital equipment, machine, layout, planning, production, quality, ERP, and data-collection process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• For Manufacturing Engineer II: 2+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing, and cleaning.
• For Senior Manufacturing Engineer: 5+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing, and cleaning.
• Experience setting up and operating, or setting up and/or operating, a tube shop or build area.
• For work in U.S. offices, eligibility under U.S. Government ITAR export regulations is required, or the candidate must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods.
• Strong knowledge of metalworking and fabrication processes.
• Experience designing tooling in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create concise presentations and solve complex problems with minimal supervision.

Culture & Benefits

• Company stock and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with company HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Additional perks include EV charging, fitness and gym discounts, snacks and beverages, and employee discounts.
• The role may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.