Program Manager

Newbury Franklin Industrials; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

Newbury Franklin Industrials is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Development to oversee the industrialization of new projects from RFQ to production validation. You will serve as the primary technical liaison among Moldtech, customers, suppliers, and tooling manufacturers.

The role ensures open communication and that projects meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating RFQs, design reviews, creating quotes, developing timelines, and leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in mold design, preferably in rubber molding.
• Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RFQs, design reviews, and quotes with customers.
• Define project requirements and communicate to Moldtech team.
• Develop project timelines and milestone management.
• Lead tooling and process design with internal and external partners.
• Support PFMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Document work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements for hand-off.
• Conduct trials for new materials and tooling; validate results.
• Assist other engineering initiatives as directed.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

APQP

PPAP

ISO/IATF standards

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer - Development is responsible for the industrialization of a new project from initial RFQ to validation during production. They will serve as the primary technical liaison between the Moldtech, potential customers, suppliers, and tooling manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer – Development ensures open and constant communication among all stakeholders, and ensures new projects meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Exempt

Yes

Reports to

Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all initial phases of communication with potential new customers, including review of RFQs, design reviews, and generating quotes.
• Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, then clearly define all project requirements and communicate to Moldtech team.
• Develop project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Lead design and development of new tooling and processes with the help of internal resources, tooling manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and the customer.
• Support APQP deliverables such as PFMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Ensure work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements are clearly defined and documented for hand-off to production.
• Conduct trials for new materials, compounds, and tooling, and validate results before production release.
• Assist other initiatives of the Engineering team as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in mold design, preferably in rubber molding (compression, transfer, injection).
• Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and ISO/IATF quality requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.