Manufacturing Engineer

Aleron; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Tonawanda, NY, onsite. The role focuses on driving manufacturing excellence, optimizing processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a metal fabrication environment.

You will participate in Kaizen events and collaborate across departments to deliver cost reductions and quality improvements. The position requires a Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of metal manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities, including preparing information for job execution, materials, tooling, and customer notes.
• Lead Kaizen events and apply Lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Revise methods based on new equipment, process changes, or special requirements.
• Create work orders and establish initial job schedules with production.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to determine lead times and shipping schedules.
• Manage RFQs, prepare detailed estimates, and maintain customer records.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Tonawanda, NY

Employment Type

Direct Placement

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Compensation

Up to $95K /year. Based on experience

Schedule

M-F Business Hours Fully Onsite

About the Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence, optimize production processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual who wants to make positive, welcomed changes to our manufacturing operations.

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 opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with 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 experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for process engineering functions, which include preparation of all necessary information required to run any job, including: master files, blueprints, specifying materials, any outside service vendors, tooling requirements, accurate machine standards, clarification of any notes and exceptions, and all necessary customer contact needed to complete the job.
• Lead/participate in Kaizen events and use Lean manufacturing techniques as needed to make processes more efficient.
• Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing methods on new and existing products.
• Revise methods suggested by new equipment, process changes, and special requirements.
• Make recommendations to improve manufacturing methods for cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency.
• Create a work order establishing the initial job schedule.
• Consult with manufacturing to develop accurate lead time and shipping schedules.
• Order entry and maintenance of customer record files in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Calculate materials for new orders and review any material certifications and, if acceptable, pass them on to Quality Control for filing with the job.
• Perform related duties as assigned, within the scope of the Engineering/Purchasing Department.
• Review Requests for Quote (RFQs) and prepare detailed estimate sheets (time standards, material specs, outside services, tooling).
• Maintain and develop inside sales relationships with customers through proactive quote follow-up.
• Serve as the customer technical contact to clarify job notes, exceptions, and order requirements.
• Create work orders, establish initial job schedules, and consult with production on accurate lead times.
• Manage order entry and maintain customer record files per company policies.
• Calculate material requirements for new orders and review material certifications for Quality Control.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment.

What Sets You Apart

• Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Core Competencies: Good mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Teamwork: A collaborative mindset with a willingness to "pitch in" across departments in a smaller shop environment.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

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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.