Manager, Pilot Hall - Battery

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina, United States; 4-5 days per week in the office. Regular in-person meetings, company events, and occasional travel are required.

Salary: $140,000-$170,000 annual base salary, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is developing electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs, including all-electric and range-extender powertrains.

What you will do

• Manage Pilot Hall engineers and allocate resources across vehicle and battery pre-series builds.
• Direct vehicle assembly and battery integration engineering, including technical training and staff support.
• Oversee pre-series build processes, timelines, specifications, buildability, and manufacturing validation.
• Develop quality controls and continuous-improvement initiatives for vehicle fit and finish and battery system performance.
• Analyze build data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to improve repeatability and reliability.
• Coordinate design, engineering, supply chain, battery technology teams, and suppliers while reporting milestones, risks, and mitigations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, including pre-series builds and battery systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional projects involving vehicle assembly and battery integration.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle assembly processes, quality standards, and battery system integration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Blythewood, South Carolina 4-5 days per week and travel occasionally.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build new vehicles and company operations from the ground up.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, company and floating holidays, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Corporate vehicle program with eligibility for one assigned vehicle and a mobility stipend.