Product Engineer / Mfg. Technician

YK Solutions • East Aurora, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer supports production programs on the manufacturing floor, providing engineering support to specific product lines and technical guidance to manufacturing and assembly personnel and others who need product knowledge. The role receives direction from experienced manufacturing team members when needed to support assembly operations, while also working independently. It supports all phases of the product life cycle, including development, production release, and established mature products. The work is hands-on and requires comfort working on the manufacturing floor. The hiring manager prefers approximately 60% of engineering-role time on the manufacturing floor and 40% in the office, although special projects may require extended periods entirely in the office.

The position is based on-site in East Aurora, New York, and is a direct-hire role with a confidential client, a high-tech machine shop serving the automotive, aerospace, and high-tech industries. The role reports directly to the Site Manager. Only U.S. citizens and green card holders will be considered; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience of five years in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a machining environment with direct exposure to complex assemblies.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor of Technology degree in Engineering with at least two years of relevant technical experience will be accepted.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with technical design elements, CAD, or direct CNC machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear production manufacturing and assembly instructions to operations personnel, including formal work instructions, assembly sheets, setup sheets, MPPs, and engineering memos.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of equipment to meet production requirements for the operations department.
• Assure and maintain product integrity.
• Track and improve key company and department metrics.
• Provide direction and resolve issues via email or other processes.
• Support weekly technical conversations with customers about design and manufacturing changes and improvements.
• Travel to vendors to explore new equipment.
• Travel to customers to discuss NPI opportunities.
• Periodically work additional hours to support program goals and product demand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time