Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Visual and Mechanical Inspection

Location: Wilton, CT, US. Onsite role with physical campus duties; may require travel. Candidates must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under United States Export Administration Regulations before starting work.

Base annual salary: $140,625–$206,250.

Company

hirify.global develops, integrates, markets, and services lithography machines used by leading chipmakers to produce smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient microchips.

What you will do

• Lead a technical team responsible for visual and mechanical inspection processes that support output, quality, and production requirements.
• Interpret WF Optics technical roadmaps and collaborate with WF Optics, Design & Engineering, Technology & Development, and Production Engineering teams to deliver robust processes on schedule.
• Organize projects and resources, closing gaps related to equipment, tooling and fixturing, personnel, technology, and competencies.
• Provide technical oversight, drive rapid containment and long-term structural solutions, and build a culture of continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, train, and develop multidisciplinary engineering team members while supporting career growth.
• Report project status, escalation needs, budgets, and Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or scientific field.
• 7+ years of experience in high-tech production environments.
• 3+ years of people management or team lead experience.
• Experience interfacing with multiple leadership levels on technical and management topics.
• Hands-on practical experience with multiple fabrication disciplines and glass and ceramic materials.
• History of completing individual and team-oriented work under tight deadlines.
• Strong ownership and personal accountability, excellent written and verbal communication, and adaptability in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
• Ability to conduct hands-on research into manufacturing processes and dependencies, assess and balance risks, analyze data and performance trends, influence stakeholders, and develop talent in multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the role, including moving around campus, using hands and keyboard, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 20 pounds; specific vision abilities and the ability to read and interpret technical information are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Eight hours of vacation leave per month and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Inclusive and diverse equal-opportunity workplace.
• Work may involve exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and high currents.