Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Forge (Automotive)

Location: North Vernon, Indiana, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global supplies driveline and metal-forming products to the global automotive industry for electric, hybrid, and internal-combustion vehicles.

What you will do

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering staff and coordinate related functional groups.
• Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling, and procedures for forged automotive components and assemblies.
• Lead process development, sourcing, launch activities, equipment utilization, capacity planning, and production timing.
• Provide technical leadership for corrective actions, troubleshooting, production support, and systems-based performance improvements.
• Manage CapEx budgets and enforce manufacturing engineering procedures and administrative systems.
• Use process performance data to improve yield, runtime, quality, and safety while reducing manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.
• At least 5 years of experience with manufacturing or machining, forging, or powdered metal processes.
• At least 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Operating knowledge of Plex and engineering software including CAD, Mastercam, CATIA, and MATLAB.
• Ability to work onsite in North Vernon, Indiana, United States.

Nice to have

• Experience developing assessment, training, and succession plans for manufacturing engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a global automotive manufacturing organization operating across 24 countries and more than 175 locations.
• Potential signing bonus of up to $10,000 upon hire, subject to eligibility.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.