Manufacturing Engineer

Air & Liquid System Corporation - Buffalo Pumps & Office • City of North Tonawanda, NY

3d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

This position focuses on eliminating waste in manufacturing processes and applying innovative systems to improve workflows through the in-house machine shop. As a member of the Methods group, the Manufacturing Engineer provides CNC programming support to the Manufacturing department, keeps Quality and Engineering informed of status changes, and incorporates their feedback into future efficiency improvements.

The role also determines optimal manufacturing processes, maintains MRP routings and job setup documentation, improves jigs and fixtures, and implements tooling for machining operations. The position supports quality and process improvement efforts, including rework routing documentation, corrective actions, procedure updates, and initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related functions not listed in the description. Essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective planning, organizational, and project execution skills.
• High attention to detail and precision.
• Strong drive for improvement, initiative, and follow-through.
• Highly team-oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products for organizing and communicating.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Systems, Industrial, or a similar engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing personnel to oversee initial program releases, troubleshoot problems, and provide technical assistance during manufacturing to ensure CNC program and process reliability.
• Determine optimal manufacturing processing, maintain MRP routings, and prepare setup documentation for each job.
• Develop and improve jigs and fixtures and implement new tooling for machining operations.
• Participate in Quality MRB meetings, document rework routings, and initiate corrective actions.
• Review and update work procedures and identify and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Propose capital expenditures intended to increase throughput while reducing costs.
• Contribute proactively to Buffalo Pumps’ Business Development initiatives.
• Keep Quality and Engineering updated on status changes and incorporate their feedback into future efficiency improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level