Manufacturing Engineer

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineer: Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting design, development, and optimization of manufacturing cells with an accent on Lean projects, digital backbone including MES integration, and machine connectivity. Focus on new cell launches, RISE transformation for legacy operations modernization, and cross-functional collaboration for scalable processes.

Location: Middleton, Tennessee, United States (onsite)

Company

hirify.global Corporation, a leader in elevator manufacturing and innovation.

What you will do

• Lead Lean-based improvement projects for throughput, scrap reduction, productivity, and safety using time studies, workflow analyses, and value stream mapping.
• Develop standardized work, PFMEAs, and process documentation; support kaizen events.
• Lead concept-to-launch for new or redesigned manufacturing cells including layouts, material flow, ergonomics, and equipment specs.
• Support machine connectivity, digital data capture, MES deployment, and system validation for traceability and OEE visibility.
• Contribute to RISE project with layout changes, equipment moves, process redesign, and alignment of digital advancements.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, quality; assist in root cause analysis and capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering or CI experience.
• Experience with Lean tools, MES systems, CAD, and digital manufacturing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage; flexible spending accounts (FSA); health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D; optional additional coverage.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match on first 5% contributed.
• 15 days vacation, 11 paid holidays (10 fixed, 1 floating), paid sick leave, up to six weeks paid parental leave after 90 days.
• Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft monitoring, pet insurance.