Production Coordinator (Spacecraft)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable ITAR and EAR regulations.

Compensation: $25.00–$35.00 per hour, with potential stock options, medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits for full-time hires.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and spacecraft for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and payload delivery beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Release and manage manufacturing work orders in ERP/MES systems and coordinate handoffs between work centers.
• Track production progress, identify schedule risks, and escalate delays, bottlenecks, and resource constraints.
• Verify material availability, coordinate staging and kit readiness, and resolve shortages with Inventory, Planning, and Procurement.
• Maintain accurate work order, location, status, item master, and planning data throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Coordinate hardware movement between departments and support recovery plans for delayed or at-risk builds.
• Drive improvements focused on throughput, schedule adherence, cycle-time reduction, and lean manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production control, supply chain, operations, or planning.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, MES, and/or QMS systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain an applicable U.S. export license.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Four or more years of experience in aerospace, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and macros.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or other programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in an onsite manufacturing environment.
• Potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.