Senor Hydraulic Controls DRE or Technical Specialist (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan, USA; expected to report to the specified location at least 3 times per week. Travel required up to 25%. Relocation benefits are available for qualifying candidates.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and technologies focused on zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Design and release transmission valve body assemblies and related valves, solenoids, castings, and spacer plates.
• Develop globally harmonized commodity strategies, BOM strategies, reuse plans, and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Perform complex design analysis, benchmarking, CAE reviews, validation, and engineering change management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing plants to improve quality, reduce defects, conduct process audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis for field and warranty issues and implement containment and corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, coaching, training materials, and status updates to engineering and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in design and release.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, project management, and teaching skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments autonomously and accountably.
• Good understanding of major automotive subsystems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Technical writing ability for engineering evaluation reports.
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD and CAE.

Nice to have

• Master of Science degree in Engineering.
• 9+ years of experience in design and release of components.
• Direct experience with transmission and/or hydraulic control components.
• In-depth knowledge of transmission systems and calibration.
• Understanding of GD&T principles.
• Experience with build-to-print or make parts.
• Experience managing OEMs or suppliers on critical timelines.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, and automotive quality standards and requirements.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and structured problem-solving methods such as Red X, DFSS, and fishbone.
• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular on-site attendance.
• Relocation benefits available under company policy for qualifying candidates.
• Employment benefits and total rewards supporting well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required where applicable.