Product Assurance Manager II (Aerospace)

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, United States; onsite at the Hagerstown facility

Estimated starting salary: $113,428.57–$155,964.28 per year, plus performance-based annual incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global provides command, control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions for defense, government, commercial, and international customers across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

What you will do

• Lead the development, application, and maintenance of quality control systems for materials, assemblies, and finished aircraft modification products.
• Provide direct oversight of receiving inspection, machining and metal forming, structural and electronic assembly, and aircraft-level avionics and structural inspection personnel.
• Serve as the designated FOD Manager under DCMA Instruction 8210 and oversee aircraft induction and return-to-service activities.
• Lead complex inspections, testing, audits, discrepancy documentation, configuration verification, and records review.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and ensure deviations meet reliability and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and management teams while mentoring quality assurance staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; without a degree, 13 years of related experience is required.
• 9+ years of progressive product assurance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, DCMA, and government quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists, and test procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA 14 CFR requirements for airworthiness, maintenance, inspection, and conformity to approved design data.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry experience and quality assurance certification such as ASQ.
• Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Parts 145 and 21, including repair station, PMA, STC, conformity inspection, and return-to-service requirements.
• Proficiency with IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 for avionics, electronic equipment, and cable harness assemblies.
• Experience with NDT dye penetrant inspection, ASTM E1417, SAE AS3071, chemical conversion coating under MIL-DTL-5541, and aircraft weight and balance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-focused work supporting aerospace and national security programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a 150% company match up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Regular lifting of up to 25 lbs, extended standing, work with small parts and inspection tools, and a noisy work environment are part of the role; occasional travel may be required.