Manager, TOE (Automotive)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina, United States. The role requires 4–5 days per week in the office, regular in-person meetings and events, and approximately 20% domestic travel.

Salary: $140,000–$170,000 annual base salary, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is developing electrified, digitally enabled pickup trucks and rugged SUVs, including all-electric and range-extender powertrains.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, hire, and develop engineers in the Technical Office of Engineering supporting R&D functions at the production center.
• Manage industrialization of new models, including design for manufacturing, product adaptations, and production workflow coordination.
• Lead engineering change management, production-impact evaluations, build documentation, and plant implementation.
• Support root-cause analysis, quality improvements, supplier coordination, component evaluation, testing, validation, and launch builds.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while reducing scrap and rework.
• Develop engineering plans, technology roadmaps, and risk-mitigation strategies while collaborating across production, quality, purchasing, finance, product management, and R&D.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of automotive engineering or manufacturing experience within an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• 4+ years in a management role with direct reports and proven experience leading engineers or technical teams.
• Experience developing components from concept through production release.
• Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, supplier management, design reviews, PPAP, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as CATIA, Teamcenter, or similar; a valid driver’s license is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, inclusive environment focused on technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid leave programs, and a corporate vehicle program with mobility stipend.