Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, with the role based at the East Aurora, NY site. First-shift schedule; travel may be required for technology research, development, implementation, and testing. Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Salary: $115,000–$135,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops products and technologies for military aircraft and advanced manufacturing applications.

What you will do

• Research, develop, test, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies across products and production processes.
• Plan, manage, and report on advanced manufacturing projects from early development through production implementation.
• Apply Technology Readiness Level and Manufacturing Readiness Level frameworks to project planning and execution.
• Coordinate technical requirements with internal teams, external collaborators, suppliers, universities, and manufacturing research organizations.
• Identify and prioritize manufacturing initiatives that improve throughput, product quality, and process variation.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional matrix organization with project, mechanical, electrical, robotics, controls, software, operations, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field; mechanical, electrical, software/computer, or industrial engineering preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial robotics, industrial automation and control systems, or industrial engineering. Focused research, internships, and co-op experience may be considered.
• Fundamental knowledge of TRL and MRL concepts and frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
• Ability to work onsite in the Buffalo/East Aurora, New York area and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of manufacturing, mechanical, software, electronics, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with industrial lasers, optics, metrology systems, programming, CAD, or Siemens NX.
• Experience with Ignition, Fanuc, or Rockwell Automation.
• Knowledge of AI applications in engineering and manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and employee stock purchase plan participation 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 benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Respectful, inclusive workplace with employee-led resource groups and a family-like culture.