Senior / Staff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States. Workplace: On-site.

Company

hirify.global is a technology start-up developing Physical AI for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.

What you will do

• Drive APQP program management at contract manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers through a successful Start of Production and full PPAP delivery.
• Provide DFM and DFA feedback, validate assembly readiness, and ensure repeatable manufacturing with supplier tooling and equipment.
• Own mechanical assembly, testing, integration, special characteristics, EOL testers, and hardware calibration routines for sensors, compute, and actuation systems.
• Develop process documentation including PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, control plans, work instructions, and error-proofing solutions.
• Design and qualify manufacturing equipment, tooling, gauges, and measurement systems, including MSA and Gage R&R.
• Lead process verification, Run-at-Rate studies, and 8D/RCCA investigations while incorporating field-quality feedback into manufacturing controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
• Experience launching automotive or high-tech hardware at Tier 1 or contract manufacturers, transitioning products from prototype to validated production.
• Advanced experience with APQP, PPAP, control plans, process flows, Gage R&R, Cpk, DV-to-PV transition, and complex electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, GD&T, metrology, CMM, OMM, or vision systems.
• Expertise in 8D and RCCA, PLM tools, engineering change orders, BOM accuracy, and document revision control.
• Experience with precision torque, thermal interface material dispensing, sensor calibration, and presenting manufacturing readiness using production data.

Nice to have

• Automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicle, or EV industry experience.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 knowledge.
• Experience with robotic workcells or automated assembly systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Unlimited vacation, flexible hours, and work-from-home support.
• Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when working in the office.
• Regular on-site, off-site, and virtual team-building activities and social events.