Director of Manufacturing Engineering (Smart Manufacturing)

Location: Sanford, North Carolina, United States; onsite five days per week. High travel of 50–75% may be required during construction planning, supplier reviews, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and production ramp-up. US domestic relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $189,080.00–$283,630.00 annually

Company

hirify.global is developing a technology-enabled advanced manufacturing campus for compact track loaders and telehandlers, incorporating automation, robotics, digital production systems, and integrated logistics.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing engineering strategy and facility development from design and equipment commissioning through go-live, production ramp-up, and stable operations.
• Deploy smart manufacturing capabilities including robotics, industrial automation, connected equipment, digital work instructions, manufacturing execution systems, automated inspection, and data visibility.
• Redesign manufacturing processes, eliminate constraints, improve material flow, and reduce end-to-end build time while maintaining safety, quality, and process control.
• Direct equipment design reviews, supplier technical reviews, installation planning, equipment acceptance, process qualification, startup issue resolution, and complex engineering projects.
• Develop manufacturing-readiness plans covering facility requirements, equipment procurement, commissioning, process validation, workforce readiness, and production launch.
• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering organization and collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, facilities, safety, finance, IT, suppliers, and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, plant engineering, advanced manufacturing, or a related technical function.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes, production systems, equipment, machinery, tooling, and automation.
• Experience leading technical teams through significant growth or organizational change.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing startups, major expansions, or large-scale transformations from facility design through production launch, ramp-up, stabilization, and ongoing operations.
• Knowledge of robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing execution systems, machine connectivity, smart factory platforms, equipment data, and digital work instructions.

Culture & Benefits

• Lead the creation of a new manufacturing operation from site launch through long-term performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, life insurance, disability benefits, and parental and adoption benefits.
• 401(k) savings plans, HSA, FSAs, incentive bonus, and employee discounts.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Drug screening is required before employment.