Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace and Defense)

Location: Sparks, Nevada, United States; hybrid environment with occasional travel

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, national security, command and control, communications, ISR, force protection, and security solutions for government, commercial, and international customers.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation of Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles on critical new product introduction programs.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to optimize manufacturability and quality.
• Architect process flows and workstation layouts for new production lines, including efficiency and ergonomics considerations.
• Design, develop, and validate complex production tooling and fixtures.
• Perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in manufacturing engineering practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience leading DFM/DFA workshops for complex systems and managing manufacturing engineering deliverables from concept through production ramp.
• Expert proficiency with CAD software and process documentation, plus advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Extensive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment and experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and aerospace and defense programs.
• Knowledge of GD&T according to ASME Y14.5, parametric design, model-based definition, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing work instructions and travelers, handling non-conformances through an MRB, and transitioning new products to production.
• Exposure to PLM, MES, and MRP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 150% match on contributions up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.