Supervisor, Stage Integration, First Shift (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. First shift hours: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM PST.

Salary: $118,000–$178,000 USD per year, plus salary, equity, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R, a next-generation reusable rocket designed to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

What you will do

• Oversee final integration operations on the first shift, ensuring Terran R hardware is produced safely, on schedule, and to high quality standards.
• Lead and develop integration technicians, supporting skill growth and career progression.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, planning, supply chain, and quality teams to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Drive production schedules, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and maintain daily production visibility.
• Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across production operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience overseeing production technicians or operators.
• Strong knowledge of assembly, integration, and testing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to drive accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Leadership experience in aerospace or space hardware production.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, MES, or digital factory tools.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training or certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on Terran R across manufacturing, engineering, and production functions.
• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Culture focused on autonomy, ownership, impact, safety, and continuous improvement.