Manufacturing Engineer II (Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in De Soto, Kansas, United States. Valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction is required.

Company

hirify.global produces lithium-ion batteries and is expanding a high-volume battery manufacturing facility supporting sustainable energy and electric vehicles.

What you will do

• Optimize manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze processes using time studies, capability analysis, process mapping, SPC, and other data-driven methods.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, work instructions, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and solve process, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead small projects and workstreams, including equipment upgrades, process changes, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, controls, and engineering teams while supporting junior engineers and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, electrical, mechatronics engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on understanding of manufacturing engineering principles and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, SPC, capability studies, or similar quality tools.
• Ability to work independently, lead small projects, interpret technical documentation, and collaborate across functional teams.
• Working-level English proficiency is required, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice to have

• Four or more years of experience in high-volume manufacturing, particularly lithium-ion batteries, electronics, automotive, or energy storage.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CMfgT, CMfgE, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, or related automation, controls, PLC, or industrial systems training.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, fixtures, jigs, tooling, equipment modifications, MES, sensors, and control strategies.
• Master’s degree in a related engineering field.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in a safety-focused, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA options.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of service, wellbeing programs, recognition awards, and an annual performance-based bonus.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required; PPE may include Tyvek suits, respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and other protective equipment.