Sr. Body Assembly Process Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States

Company

hirify.global is a startup manufacturer developing premium smart electric cars and next-generation manufacturing technologies for the global automotive industry.

What you will do

• Define manufacturing tooling and body assembly line processes for new products, assembly sequences, and quality targets.
• Manage project planning, technical specifications, supplier performance, design approval, installation, tryout, validation, and equipment debugging.
• Provide technical direction to Manufacturing and Vehicle Engineering teams on equipment capabilities, manufacturability, and quality.
• Manage approved equipment budgets and report project progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Use industrial engineering tools for time studies, ergonomic assessments, layout analysis, and throughput improvement.
• Optimize processes and resolve build issues during pre-launch and launch activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience launching assembly tooling and equipment.
• Plant-floor experience as a process owner, production engineer, quality engineer, or in a similar production-equipment role.
• Experience using statistical methods to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Functional experience with CATIA V6 and DELMIA.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering teams, manage multiple projects, and deliver within schedule and budget.

Nice to have

• Experience working with die suppliers in China or Asia.
• Experience with virtual manufacturing simulation software.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position within the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and sustainability-focused startup environment.
• International travel to equipment suppliers and production facilities for up to 30% of working time.