Supplier Industrialization Engineer

TL;DR

Supplier Industrialization Engineer (Manufacturing Engineering): Own switchboard manufacturing engineering for metal enclosures, busbars, and wiring/harness assembly by developing manufacturing instructions and SOPs, partnering with a Mexico contract manufacturer, and solving process problems on the floor with an accent on DFM/DFA, first article inspection (FAI), and supplier process capability (Cpk/Ppk). Focus on translating design intent into manufacturable specs, driving throughput/yield improvements, and closing SCARs via 8D/CAPA.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $135,000 - $185,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds gigawatts of AI data centers by combining equipment supply, engineering, general contracting, and real estate development.

What you will do

• Own manufacturing engineering for metal enclosure fabrication, busbar processing, and wiring/harness assembly
• Write and maintain manufacturing instructions, work instructions, and SOPs for switchboard build processes
• Lead process setup and first article inspection (FAI) for new products and engineering changes
• Run DFM/DFA reviews and translate design intent into manufacturable specs and supplier work instructions
• Qualify tooling/fixtures/test equipment and support production ramp to improve throughput, yield, and cycle time
• Conduct process audits, manage SCARs with 8D/CAPA, and define incoming inspection criteria (AQL sampling)

Requirements

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization, ideally for metal enclosures, busbars, or electrical panel/switchboard assembly
• Hands-on experience creating manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and work instructions for a production floor
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, busbar processing, and wire harness/assembly processes
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, SCAR, 8D/CAPA, and AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4)
• Ability to work directly with a contract manufacturer in Mexico and willingness to travel regularly
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings (GD&T), and BOMs; strong written and verbal communication

Culture & Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match, plus healthcare and dependent care FSA or HSA
• Unlimited PTO, parental leave, and commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsite collaboration with in-person office attendance