Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive): Supporting daily production operations and driving continuous improvement for electric vehicle powertrain systems with an accent on safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Focus on optimizing manufacturing processes, resolving production issues, and implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to ensure high-volume production readiness.

Location: Must be based in Garden Grove, CA

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing a first-of-its-kind EV platform for medium-duty vehicles.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary engineering resource for manufacturing issues impacting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cycle time, and first-pass yield.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured methodologies like 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with MES, ERP, and quality systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive, or EV environments preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision insurance (100% employee covered).
• Early-stage stock options.
• Robust retirement savings including 401k, HSA, and FSA.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.
• Wellness and fertility benefits.
• Complimentary meals and stocked kitchens.