Manufacturing Production Process (Tooling) Engineer III (Automotive Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The role may be performed by applicants who can work in or relocate to Detroit; relocation assistance is not available.

Starting salary: $108,000–$139,000 USD annually, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops commercial vehicle, powertrain, electric, hydrogen, autonomous driving, and financial services solutions through brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

What you will do

• Develop and implement tooling concepts, equipment modifications, production methods, tooling layouts, and operational sequences.
• Support CNC and conventional machining, tooling, equipment operations, and delivery of high-quality powertrain components.
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, equipment, and process issues through testing, validation, root cause analysis, and practical problem solving.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with production teams, union team leaders, engineering, and management on cross-functional improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement tools, structured problem solving, and process analysis.
• Extensive tooling knowledge, including drills, reamers, taps, and mills, with mechanical machining aptitude for diagnosing CNC equipment issues.
• Experience with GD&T, CMM reports, process sheets, MS Office, and technical communication across employee and cross-functional groups.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship and existing visa holders are not accepted.

Nice to have

• Machining experience and strong mechanical, controls, and manufacturing engineering aptitude.
• Experience leading projects in manufacturing or logistics, identifying production bottlenecks, and managing shop-floor performance.
• Experience working with UAW shop employees and providing direction to groups.

Culture & Benefits

• First-shift onsite schedule in a collaborative, continuous-improvement manufacturing environment.
• Annual bonus program and 401(k) contributions, including company matching up to 6% and additional non-elective contributions.
• At least four weeks of paid vacation, 13 or more holidays, and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare and wellness programs, employee assistance, disability plans, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer time off.
• Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.