Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Gödöllő, Hungary; onsite five days a week. Travel: 10%.

Base minimum pay: HUF 20,893,664 annually, plus total rewards and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops equipment and solutions that support customers and sustainable communities worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing operations and robot programming team.
• Manage CAPEX as facility lead and support capacity planning.
• Improve manufacturing processes, assembly, tooling, equipment, plant layout, and work standards.
• Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Introduce and improve modern manufacturing equipment, technology, and automated systems.
• Partner with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, and other functions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent practical experience desired.
• Strong experience with manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment, including identifying and implementing sustainable improvements.
• Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem solving.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing challenges, use data to identify root causes, evaluate options, and drive sustainable solutions.
• Understanding of equipment selection, integration, improvement, and safe, effective operation.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing technical professionals.
• Understanding of capacity planning and manufacturing performance, with the ability to balance priorities and risks and make informed decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering teams in a complex production environment.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technology.
• Experience introducing new equipment, processes, or products into manufacturing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, or Product Engineering.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, capacity, or productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with day-one benefits and an annual bonus.
• Cafeteria benefits, medical services, and commuting support of HUF 45/km.
• Technical and soft-skills training with continuous learning and development opportunities.
• End-to-end responsibility, professional growth, and collaboration across multiple functions.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.