Job Description

Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer 

Location:  Bradford, NY

Employment Type:  Direct Hire 

Industry:  Manufacturing 

Compensation: 80,000-120,000 DOE

Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 40 hour work week 

This Manufacturing Engineer will be focused on making the manufacturing process run more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining high product quality.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• Process Development:  Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products to improve efficiency and quality.
• Continuous Improvement:  Identify areas for improvement within the manufacturing process and lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Production Support:  Provide day-to-day support to the production team, troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Quality Assurance:  Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Cost Reduction:  Analyze manufacturing costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising product quality or performance.
• Equipment Management:  Evaluate, specify, and procure new manufacturing equipment and tools. Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of existing equipment.

• Documentation:  Create and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and production reports.
• Collaboration:  Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, to ensure smooth product development and production processes.

• Health & Safety:  Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and/or industrial coating.
• Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes, increasing production efficiency, and resolving production-related issues.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design programs.
• Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with production personnel and supporting manufacturing equipment and processes.

Additional Information:

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

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.

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