Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

Location: Chicago area; onsite second-shift manufacturing operations from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Salary: $78,906–$100,000 annually, plus a performance-related bonus plan

Company

hirify.global develops electronic materials and manufacturing solutions for wafer-level packaging, circuitry, electronics assembly, joining, films, smart surfaces, inks, and pastes.

What you will do

• Support product development by assessing manufacturability, quality, scalability, and manufacturing risks.
• Monitor KPIs, troubleshoot production issues, and implement data-driven process improvements.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve cost, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Manage process changes, validation activities, equipment qualification, tooling plans, and production readiness.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions, develop work instructions, and train operations staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing lines and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in semiconductor or highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, PFMEA, DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ process validation, and process capability analysis.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume production environments and familiarity with cleanroom operations, contamination control, and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SQL, JDE, and structured problem-solving techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative work environment based on the values of Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness program, PTO, and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities and competitive total rewards.