Manufacturing Engineer I

Location: Belvidere, Illinois, USA; onsite

Salary: $67,700–$101,600 per year, plus eligibility for short-term and long-term incentives

Company

hirify.global develops power solutions that support resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy systems.

What you will do

• Coordinate the successful launch of new product introductions within Operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, product quality, equipment, tooling, and area layouts.
• Support facility transformation, technology transfer, and maintenance of mixed-model lines and value streams.
• Implement process documentation, standard methodologies, demand-driven strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with shop floor personnel and cross-functional partners to improve manufacturing methods, systems, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Define and implement equipment and tooling solutions, including PLC programming, design, selection, and justification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 1–3 years of related engineering experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and/or ProE.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process improvement.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and priority-management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Accrued paid time off and eight paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement benefits.
• Equal opportunity employment practices.