Manufacturing Engineer

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support furnace builds and sub-assemblies, acting as a bridge between engineering and industrial assembly. You will work with project teams to execute builds, improve instructions, and resolve issues with Design and Project Engineering.

The role emphasizes optimizing workflow, documenting processes, and coordinating resources on-site. A strong manufacturing background and problem-solving mindset are essential for success in this hands-on,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years in a manufacturing setting desired.
• Experience with engineered-to-order large capital equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand design intent and execution of furnace builds.
• Close gaps in work instructions and establish building plans.
• Document and improve furnace and sub-assembly work instructions.
• Resolve manufacturing or assembly issues with Design/Project Engineering.
• Analyze workflow, equipment placement, and space needs to improve efficiency.
• Maintain project plans and hit lists to ensure completion of furnaces.
• Assist in breakdown and shipping planning for furnaces.
• Drive continuous improvement through drawings and instructions.
• Coordinate resource allocation for furnace builds.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Electrical

Vacuum

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Job description

Schedule: Full-time Monday through Friday

About the Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of furnace building. The primary responsibility of this role is to support multiple furnace and sub-assembly builds, liaising between engineering and industrial assembly. This person will work closely with the project teams, both engineering and assembly, to execute sub-assembly and full furnace builds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• / Understand the design intent and the execution of the furnace.
• / Identify and close gaps in work instructions.
• / Work with the assembly team to establish building plans for furnaces
• / Work with assembly to document and improve furnace and sub assembly work instructions.
• / Resolve any internal manufacturing or assembly issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.
• / Resolve any vendor manufacturing issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.
• / Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency for full furnace builds.
• / Maintain project plans and hit lists to ensure furnaces are complete.
• / Assist in breakdown and shipping planning for furnaces.
• / Drive continuous improvement through better drawings and work instructions.
• / Help organize resource allocation for furnace builds.
• / Support the work of contractors from multiple disciplines on-site.
• / Support assembly teams to ensure all parts are available for sub-assembly and furnace builds.
• / Ability to handle exceptions and ambiguity.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• *Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• *Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• *People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• *Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• / Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field.
• / 10 + years in a manufacturing setting desired.
• / Engineered to Order large capital equipment experience desired.
• / Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• / Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• / Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• / Mechanical aptitude is a must.
• / Electrical, Vacuum, Hydraulic, Water and Pneumatic experience a plus

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.