Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Automation (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY; the automation engineering team supports manufacturing operations in East Aurora. Travel of approximately 10–15% is required.

Salary: $140,000–$190,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace organization developing mission-critical products and transitioning to an Advanced Integrated Manufacturing facility.

What you will do

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing automation engineering team.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation technologies that improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead automation projects from concept development through testing, validation, and production deployment.
• Develop automation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and the transition to the Advanced Integrated Manufacturing facility.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, and technology teams to improve processes and share best practices.
• Manage project priorities, resources, schedules, technical requirements, and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, software, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least seven years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, advanced manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience leading technical teams, projects, or engineering initiatives and implementing automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial automation systems, robotics, controls, software systems, and electromechanical technologies.
• Familiarity with Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level frameworks, plus strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial robotics, machine vision, laser applications, optics, inspection systems, or metrology.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, digital manufacturing, or AI-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Programming or software development experience related to manufacturing systems, robotics, controls, or automation.
• Experience with Siemens NX, automation suppliers, system integrators, or capital equipment projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-focused, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and employee resource groups.