Senior Engineer, Supplier Quality (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Centennial, Colorado facility, United States. U.S. Citizenship is required because the role requires obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government security clearance.

Salary: $110,000–$137,000 base salary per year.

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures jet propulsion systems using additive manufacturing for unmanned aerial defense and the U.S. defense industrial base.

What you will do

• Develop supplier quality standards and processes for aerospace propulsion systems.
• Evaluate and approve suppliers through audits and assessments against AS9100, Nadcap, AS9102, and related specifications.
• Establish supplier quality agreements and monitor defect rates, delivery performance, and specification compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee qualification of propulsion components, machined parts, raw materials, and outside service providers.
• Support NPI, supplier readiness, FAI validation, internal and external audits, and cross-functional issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of supplier quality engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or propulsion.
• Strong understanding of aerospace propulsion systems and components.
• Knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap, AS9102, root cause analysis, FMEA, and SPC.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with heat treatment, welding, coatings, or other special processes.
• CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Experience with quality management software and ERP systems such as SAP or Minitab.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Bonus eligibility and company equity.
• Inclusive, equal-opportunity work environment focused on the U.S. defense manufacturing mission.