Mechanical Product Design Engineer II (Automotive)

Location: Portland, OR, US; hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in-office and 1 day remote. Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States. Relocation to Portland is possible, but relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $86,000–$110,000 USD per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercial vehicles and transportation technologies, including electric, hydrogen, and autonomous driving solutions.

What you will do

• Design and develop ladder frame components, including frame rails, cross-members, 5th wheel angles, and ECU/pneumatic valve mounting brackets.
• Coordinate with product and vehicle-level engineering teams to deliver efficient system designs.
• Analyze validation, warranty, and field issues and develop technically feasible solutions.
• Define component test specifications, design validation plans, and supplier requirements.
• Drive cost and complexity optimization, quality improvement, and engineering process initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, sales, customers, and executive stakeholders; mentor new engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of related engineering experience.
• High proficiency with CAD systems, preferably NX, and engineering documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical presentations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and applicants with existing visas are not accepted.

Nice to have

• Experience designing castings, stampings, and weldments.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging, including suspensions, radiators, drivelines, air systems, fuel or DEF tanks, and battery boxes.
• Experience with Daimler internal systems such as IMACS/IMACS+, PLATON, and ERS.
• Problem-solving experience with Shainin RedX, Six Sigma, 8D, or similar methods.
• Experience in new product development and project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus program and 401(k) contributions with company matching.
• Starting at 4 weeks of paid vacation and 13+ calendar holidays.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave and employee assistance programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, onsite fitness, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer time off.
• Inclusive engineering culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and in-person teamwork.