Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Onsite in Rochester, New York, United States; full-time presence at the assigned location is required.

Salary: $80,700–$109,400 base compensation per year, plus potential incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and manufacturing operations focused on safer, more sustainable, and more equitable mobility.

What you will do

• Lead engineering activities from concept initiation through implementation and process control.
• Identify and implement solutions for repairing mechanical equipment, reducing downtime, and improving output.
• Support the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment using blueprints and machine schematics.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation for efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and productivity.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure the manufacturability of new products and components.
• Coordinate engineering support groups, vendors, expenditures, and complex process or equipment projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with substantial autonomy and accountability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with engineering, manufacturing, data-analysis, and project-management tools.
• Proficiency with computer modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or equivalent systems.
• Willingness to work onsite in the plant, including occasional off-shift work or travel; GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship, and existing U.S. work authorization is required.

Nice to have

• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, PFMEA, control plans, standardized work, and process capability.
• Experience with automation, robotics, manufacturing controls, machining, and assembly processes.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and leading capital equipment projects with OEM partners.
• Experience mentoring others and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to GM’s vision of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, fairness, and collaboration.
• Total Rewards and well-being benefits supporting employees at work and at home.
• Potential eligibility for relocation benefits.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening where applicable.