Manufacturing Engineer (Robotic Systems)

Location: Bedford, Massachusetts, United States; onsite production-floor work required, with occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites.

Base salary: $115k–$160k annually.

Company

hirify.global develops complex robotic and automation systems for production and material-handling applications.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and fixtures for robotic systems and subassemblies.
• Translate product designs into efficient, repeatable, scalable assembly processes and support NPI from prototypes through pilot builds and production ramp.
• Collaborate with design engineering on DFM/DFA decisions to reduce cost, risk, and cycle time.
• Define build sequences, takt times, line layouts, labor models, and manufacturing documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical production issues; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Validate tools, test equipment, and manufacturing automation while supporting suppliers, outsourced builds, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with complex electromechanical systems, including low- to medium-volume, high-mix products.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and system integration.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience creating work instructions and training production technicians.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience providing DFM/DFA recommendations to design engineers.
• Ability to interpret and manipulate 3D CAD models.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods and lift up to 40–50 lbs with or without assistance.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotic systems, industrial automation, or material-handling equipment.
• Experience with prototype builds and transitioning designs into production.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and fixture design.
• Experience with pneumatics, motion systems, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or similar certifications.
• Demonstrable reductions in product cost, cycle time, or quality issues through DFM/DFA or production-cell improvements.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting field installations or system commissioning.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular position within Operations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with design engineering, supply chain, quality, operations, suppliers, and customer sites.
• Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers or customer sites.