Acara Solutions is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for one of our clients in Niagara Falls, NY.
- Direct Placement
- $120k (flexible based on experience)
- 8am-4pm
- Start ASAP
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining production processes for high-temperature materials, including carbon, graphite, and other ceramics. This position will support daily operations, implement process improvements, and lead cross-functional projects to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and capable of balancing both technical process engineering and project management responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-temperature material production.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase yield, reduce waste, and enhance throughput.
- Support production teams by creating component and assembly drawings with Solidworks, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, R&D, maintenance, and quality to transition products and processes into production.
- Manage small capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
- Design and maintain process documentation including standard work, travelers, and PFMEAs.
- Work with suppliers to specify and procure equipment, materials, and tooling.
- Collect and analyze process data to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory quality and safety standards.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and lean manufacturing programs.
- Support root cause investigations, process control plans, and CAPAs.
- Analyze process data to improve yield, throughput, and thermal uniformity.
- Provide technical leadership in ISO9001-2015 environments for production, qualification and traceability.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Composites Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 6 - 10 years of experience in manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with hot presses, autoclaves, vacuum furnaces, natural gas furnaces, and induction furnaces.
- Demonstrated success optimizing production processes, managing projects and process scale-up.
- Familiarity with high-temperature measurement, thermocouple calibration, and gas system operation (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving skills using statistical methods and process data.
- Proficient in Solidworks CAD/CAM and process documentation systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to work cross-functionally across R&D, operations, and quality in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in ceramic composites or graphite.
- Knowledge of ceramics materials, graphite, prepreg, and VacRTM.
- Familiarity with DoD, NASA, or prime contractor material qualification standards.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and defense manufacturing documentation requirements.
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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Aleron
Oct 28, 2025