Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in hirify.global, NY, United States; relocation assistance available; approximately 50% or more travel, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel

Salary: $97,286–$133,768 per year

Company

hirify.global develops glass, ceramic, and materials science technologies and provides manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise across its businesses.

What you will do

• Design and develop new processes and improve existing processes across hirify.global manufacturing facilities.
• Lead structured problem solving and process improvement using fundamental engineering knowledge, scientific methods, KT, designed experimentation, and Six Sigma.
• Implement process control and process discipline systems in manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools including Pareto analysis, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, and gauge R&R.
• Measure and communicate performance, recommend immediate and long-term corrective actions, and plan follow-up experiments.
• Document processes and mentor operators and peers while supporting ramp-ups, new equipment, process changes, quality issues, and manufacturing performance improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering or manufacturing experience with a record of solving process problems through fundamental understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the scientific method and engineering principles through well-designed and executed processes and experiment plans.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend the best solution within production facility guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Minitab, or an equivalent tool.
• Experience with basic process capability, run charting, and trend charting, plus deep knowledge of process excellence.
• Experience completing projects in a manufacturing organization, including written and verbal communication with leadership and appropriate documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel an average of 50%, primarily domestically, with variation based on project phases and priorities.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in chemical, materials, ceramic, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in a plant or division engineering group.
• Strong internal hirify.global network.
• Performance Excellence training, ideally Green Belt or higher certification, and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• PMP certification.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment understanding.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company-paid pension contributions and matching 401(k) contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family-building support, fitness benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Recognition program for exceptional contributions.
• Immigration sponsorship is not supported.