Manufacturing Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Leading the development and implementation of manufacturing best practices, first-of-kind (FOK) builds, pilot production processes, and facility standards with an accent on operational readiness, compliance, and validation of new products, processes, and facility layouts. Focus on bridging engineering, operations, and quality to enable scalable, efficient, and compliant manufacturing.

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

Salary: $146,000 - $181,000

Company

hirify.global (IEM) delivers electrical distribution systems and solutions for complex power needs.

What you will do

• Develop, document, and deploy manufacturing best practices, standardized processes, work instructions, and design guidelines across facilities.
• Plan and execute first-of-kind (FOK) and pilot builds, manage risks/gaps, and transition pilots into full-scale production.
• Design and optimize facility layouts for efficiency, safety, and scalability, including support for launches, expansions, and reconfigurations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality standards and maintain audit readiness, including corrective actions.
• Lead validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), including protocols, plans, documentation, and traceability.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for new product introductions (NPI) and provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role with direct reports.
• Experience with new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, or first-of-kind (FOK) builds.
• Strong background in validation, compliance, and quality systems.
• Experience with facility layout and production line design.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive, energy).
• Knowledge of digital manufacturing tools, simulation, or MES systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package supporting well-being, growth, and long-term success.
• Opportunity to contribute to complex, ambitious projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative environment bridging engineering, operations, and quality.

Hiring process

• Application review and recruiter outreach.
• Interviews to assess leadership, manufacturing engineering, compliance/validation experience, and cross-functional collaboration.