Manufacturing Project Engineer

TL;DR

Manufacturing Project Engineer: Transitioning operations into a next-generation Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility with an accent on planning and coordinating facility relocation, earned value (EV) budget management, and schedule/cost performance reporting. Focus on cross-functional execution across shop operations, process prove-out timelines, and quantifying ROI from transition efforts.

Location: Buffalo, NY (Onsite)

Salary: $80,000.00–$130,000.00 annually

Company

hirify.global is a manufacturing company focused on performance and advanced engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate relocation of machines, including decommissioning existing assets and installing new equipment.
• Track and manage transition of parts between facilities, including process prove-out timelines and completion.
• Develop and manage project budgets using Earned Value (EV) metrics; report schedule and cost performance, variances, and re-baselines.
• Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) to ensure accurate time/expense charging and resolve budget discrepancies.
• Collaborate with design teams to prioritize and manage requests for models and drawings needed for part transitions and prove-out.
• Collect and analyze legacy and new process data to evaluate performance improvements and quantify ROI.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project engineering, manufacturing, operations, or a related field.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply data tools for reporting and analysis.

Nice to have

• Experience with JIRA and TeamCenter.
• Familiarity with Cost Account Management (CAM), budgeting, or Earned Value (EV) tracking.
• Experience building custom reports using SQL and/or Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite role in Buffalo, NY with a high-visibility impact on production efficiency and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program; relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) plus EAP and supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship/coaching, and leadership development programs.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess project execution experience, cross-functional collaboration, and analytical/reporting skills.
• Evaluation of fit for facility transition work and budget/schedule management responsibilities.