Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer I-III

Location: Onsite at the Berea, Kentucky manufacturing facility, United States

Company

hirify.global designs, manufactures, sells, and services lift trucks, aftermarket parts, and technology and energy solutions for the materials handling industry.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain equipment specifications, tooling requirements, manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection standards, and time studies.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize assigned manufacturing areas.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods, Poka-Yoke, root-cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools.
• Research and introduce manufacturing technologies, equipment, tooling, automation, and robotic welding systems.
• Manage engineering changes and keep drawings, routings, process standards, and quality documentation accurate.
• Support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, layout improvements, and capital projects with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Level I: 1–2 years of manufacturing experience; Level II: 3–5 years; Level III: 5+ years.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving, and corrective-action methods.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, planning, organizational, time-management, written communication, and teamwork skills.
• Technical knowledge of machining, welding, mechanical and electromechanical assembly, automation, PLC fundamentals, torque tooling, and time studies.
• Level III requires subject-matter expertise in at least one major manufacturing process area.

Nice to have

• AWS Certified Welding Engineer certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Fanuc robotic welding equipment and automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safer, faster, and more reliable processes.
• Full-time permanent position with a 40-hour work week and 1–10% travel.
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth and development.
• Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).