Sr. OPEX Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Marion, North Carolina, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $112,000–$154,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops healthcare products and solutions focused on improving healthcare delivery and sustaining lives.

What you will do

• Lead and support deployment of the hirify.global Growth & Performance System across manufacturing and support functions.
• Facilitate and coach teams in Lean, Kaizen, LDMS, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Design and improve manufacturing and business processes using value stream mapping, TLA, and data-driven analysis.
• Drive waste reduction, OEE improvement, productivity improvement, value improvement projects, and site transformation initiatives.
• Develop operational KPI reporting and governance, improve OEE and productivity measurement systems, and conduct process, labor, and capacity analyses.
• Support FDA, cGMP, quality, EHS, safety, and 6S requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operational excellence, continuous improvement, or a related field.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with GPS, LDMS, value stream management, VSM, TLA, OEE improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Strong project management, facilitation, cross-functional leadership, and change management skills.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, cGMP, FDA, and regulatory requirements.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching and an employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
• Additional insurance, flexible spending, childcare, commuting, and employee assistance benefits.