Director, Hardware Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing)

Location: Full-time onsite in Sunnyvale, California, United States. Not eligible for current visa sponsorship.

Salary: $277,600–$416,400 per year, with a midpoint target of $347,000; compensation may be adjusted based on geographic differential.

Company

hirify.global develops 3D printing technology that enables creators and industries to produce advanced products.

What you will do

• Lead and grow the Hardware Engineering organization, setting expectations for engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers while establishing growth goals and succession plans.
• Set technical strategy for the hardware product roadmap and align strategic priorities with detailed engineering decisions.
• Oversee complex hardware projects from concept through production, managing schedule, cost, quality, and downstream deliverables.
• Drive improvements to engineering processes, tooling, and ways of working to increase product-release speed and quality.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on vision, strategy, cross-functional execution, and organizational growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in hardware or mechanical engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience managing engineering teams in a people leadership role.
• Track record of delivering multiple complex hardware products from concept through production.
• Strong technical depth across hardware disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
• Experience developing engineering talent and building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and organizational design.
• Must work full time onsite in Sunnyvale, California; current visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience in consumer hardware, advanced manufacturing, robotics, defense, or deep-tech product companies.
• Familiarity with ITAR regulations and compliance.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and managing hardware at scale.
• Experience in fast-paced, product-led organizations with tight cross-functional dependencies.
• Passion for advancing engineering practices, tooling, and design methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, high-trust environment that empowers engineers to raise issues early and take smart risks.
• Focus on diverse perspectives, team success, and individual contributions.
• Comprehensive total rewards package for eligible employees, including equity, benefits, and time-off programs.
• Compensation considers experience, work location, certifications, and role-specific skills.