Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Onsite work includes extended periods on the shop floor in hot or cold environments.

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

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead DFM and DFA implementation as the technical lead for critical NPI programs.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, program management, and production teams to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Develop production process flows, workstation layouts, manufacturing sequences, tooling, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective, preventive, and continuous-improvement actions.
• Own manufacturing engineering deliverables from concept through production ramp and full product lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or related engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience; an advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Expertise leading DFM/DFA activities for complex systems and full-lifecycle manufacturing deliverables.
• Expert proficiency with CAD software, formal process documentation, engineering principles, and production methods.
• Extensive manufacturing leadership experience and experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice to have

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, preferably Master Black Belt.
• Experience with digital manufacturing, automation, aerospace and defense manufacturing, and production ramp activities.
• Experience creating work instructions, travelers, controlled manufacturing documentation, and participating in Material Review Boards.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, MRP, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, parametric design, and model-based definition.

Culture & Benefits

• Multidisciplinary collaboration on next-generation ISR and national security programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Work requires computer use for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.