Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) (Automotive)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Workplace: On-site

Company

hirify.global develops Physical AI technology for commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis.

What you will do

• Drive APQP program management at contract manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers through Start of Production and PPAP completion.
• Provide DFM and DFA feedback and oversee the transition from prototype hardware to a production-validated manufacturing line.
• Manage mechanical assembly, testing, integration, sensor calibration, and special-characteristic process controls for sensors, compute, and actuation systems.
• Develop and validate EOL testers, calibration routines, tooling, gauges, PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, and work instructions.
• Lead process verification, Run-at-Rate studies, metrology qualification, MSA, and Gage R&R activities.
• Lead 8D and RCCA investigations for assembly failures and update manufacturing controls using field-quality and OEM feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
• Experience launching automotive or high-tech hardware at Tier 1 or contract manufacturers using structured quality gates.
• Advanced APQP and PPAP expertise, including control plans, process flows, Gage R&R, Cpk, and the transition from Design Verification to Process Verification.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, PLM tools, document revision control, Engineering Change Orders, and BOM accuracy management.
• Expertise in GD&T, metrology, CMM, OMM, vision systems, precision torque, thermal interface material dispensing, and sensor calibration.
• Mastery of 8D and RCCA problem-solving methods and experience presenting manufacturing readiness using production data.

Nice to have

• Automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicle, or EV industry experience.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 knowledge.
• Experience with robotic workcells or automated assembly systems.
• CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with cross-functional engineering, supplier quality, field quality, and OEM partner teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to autonomous transportation hardware and Physical AI systems.
• Work with a growing company backed by leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep technology.