Industrialization Engineer (Pile Driving Equipment)

TL;DR

Industrialization Engineer (Pile Driving Equipment): Collaborating with external manufacturers to optimize design, production, and delivery of pile driving equipment for foundation projects with an accent on efficient transition from prototype to mass production. Focus on developing industrialization strategies, manufacturing process improvements, design for manufacturability, and quality assurance to meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives.

Location: Fremont, South Bldg, California - USA (onsite, full-time)

Salary: $150,000-$165,000 (Applicable to California)

Company

hirify.global drives the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform combining structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale solar power plants.

What you will do

• Work with external manufacturers to source, design, and deliver pile driving equipment aligned with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement industrialization strategies for transitioning from prototype to mass production while optimizing cost, quality, and lead times.
• Optimize manufacturing processes, provide design for manufacturability input, and mitigate risks through collaboration with suppliers.
• Coordinate supply chain, logistics, and cross-functional teams for seamless production scheduling and material management.
• Ensure quality compliance, conduct audits, oversee factory acceptance tests, and resolve production issues.
• Manage budgets and costs without compromising equipment quality and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrialization or manufacturing engineering focused on heavy machinery or foundation equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of pile driving equipment, foundation engineering, production processes, and quality control.
• Experience managing external suppliers for complex machinery industrialization.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and relevant regulatory/safety standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of quality management systems like ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with foundation and piling equipment industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health care, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching, unlimited paid time off, company-paid holidays.
• Generous discretionary bonuses, life and disability protection.
• Stock compensation eligibility for certain positions.