Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Planning)

Location: Camden, Arkansas, US. Onsite 4/10 schedule: 10-hour days, 4 days per week.

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing plans aligned with production schedules and goals.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure new products are manufacturable.
• Analyze production processes and implement improvements for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Provide technical support to production teams, analyze production data, optimize resource allocation, and ensure compliance with standards, safety regulations, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of prior related engineering experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience, or at least 6 years of related engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience, including exposure to manufacturing planning.
• Applicants may be subject to background checks, pre-employment substance abuse testing, and government security investigations where permitted by law.
• Positions requiring security clearance require the ability to obtain one; security clearances may only be granted to US citizens.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing planning tools, including ERP systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging work environment focused on professional growth, work-life success, communities, and operational excellence.
• Four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts.
• Equal opportunity workplace with a drug-free workplace policy.

Hiring process

• Submitting a resume authorizes hirify.global to share it and related application information with subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other positions.
• Conditional offer acceptance may lead to government security investigations and eligibility checks for access to classified information.