Senior Engineer Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Fully onsite in Sidney, Ohio, United States; not eligible for hybrid or remote work. Core collaboration hours are 9:00am–3:00pm, with flexible start and stop times. Up to 25% travel is required.

Company

hirify.global develops climate technologies, HVACR solutions, compression and control systems, software, and monitoring technologies for residential, commercial, and industrial applications and the cold chain.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing and assembly process development from concept through production implementation for new products, capacity expansion, and operational excellence.
• Design assembly equipment, fixtures, tooling, validation methods, 3D models, and tooling concepts using CAD software.
• Apply GD&T, DFM, and DFA principles to improve manufacturability, repeatability, accuracy, reliability, and cost.
• Evaluate and implement assembly technologies including presses, vision systems, automated fastening, dispensing, laser processing, and intelligent manufacturing solutions.
• Work with machine integrators, automation suppliers, equipment builders, and product engineering teams to define requirements, review designs, commission equipment, and support production readiness.
• Develop prototypes, conduct laboratory experiments, automate data collection and process analysis with Python, lead FMEA and capability studies, and support procurement, FAT, SAT, and production startup.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, industrial engineering, or engineering technology, or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD programs such as AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent, with extensive practical application of GD&T in product and tooling design.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, make data-driven decisions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and solve sophisticated problems creatively.
• Digital literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse work groups and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not provided. Candidates needing current or future sponsorship, including holders of temporary visas listed in the posting, are not eligible.

Nice to have

• Collaboration skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, assembly processes, and process control.
• Experience implementing DFM and DFA methodologies.
• Proficiency in Python for engineering and manufacturing applications.
• Capital equipment procurement experience, including specification, purchase, qualification, and installation.
• 10 years of manufacturing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a renovated Sidney campus with 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and 120,000 square feet of laboratory facilities.
• Flexible start and stop times are available around the 9:00am–3:00pm core collaboration hours.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible time off, paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Culture emphasizes sustainability, inclusion, openness, collaboration, and employee development.