Manufacturing Engineer (Wearables)

Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom; office attendance expected 4+ days per week

Company

hirify.global develops hirify.globalchat, Specs advanced eyewear, Lens Studio, Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services focused on making computing and communication more human.

What you will do

• Map manufacturing process flows, identify NUDDs, and lead or participate in PFMEAs for critical assembly processes.
• Specify and manage production equipment and tooling from concept through commissioning with third-party suppliers.
• Lead equipment qualification, including calibration, FAT/SAT/PAT, and Gage R&R studies across internal facilities and manufacturing partners.
• Deploy custom equipment, precision tooling, and automated test fixtures to improve assembly workflows and production standards.
• Drive DFM, yield improvement, line balancing, and root-cause troubleshooting with contract manufacturing partners from NPI through mass production.
• Work directly on production lines and collaborate with Design, Quality, Optical, Mechanical, Supply Chain, technicians, and operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in high-precision hardware, consumer electronics, optics, or wearables.
• Hands-on experience with equipment setup, fixture debugging, prototype assembly, engineering drawings, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Gage R&R, PFMEA, SPC, or DOE, plus experience with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 15% depending on project phases.
• Strong attention to detail, data-driven decision-making, adaptability, and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice to have

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Knowledge of DFX, DFM, DFA, FMEA, and yield optimization.
• Experience identifying manufacturing NUDDs.
• CAD experience with NX or SolidWorks.

Culture & Benefits

• Default-together working approach with in-office collaboration 4+ days per week.
• Paid parental leave and comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emotional and mental health support programs.
• Compensation packages that provide opportunities to share in long-term company success.
• Inclusive workplace with equal employment opportunities and accommodation support.