Engineering Jobs in Tonawanda, NY

About the Hiring Firm

This firmis a global leader in precision motion control and systems engineering, with a long track record of delivering some of the most technically demanding components and systems used in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and other markets. This company designs, manufactures, and integrates high-performance supplies/products across a range of advanced and exciting industries.

As an On-Site Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development and launch of manufacturing processes for new aerospace components from concept through production
• Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) by partnering closely with design and engineering teams early in the lifecycle
• Develop, validate, and optimize CNC programs, operation sequences, fixturing concepts, tooling, and gauge requirements, and detailed work instructions
• Drive continuous improvement of existing production processes through direct, hands-on involvement on the shop floor
• Establish time standards, labor estimates, and economic run quantities for complex, high-precision parts
• Create accurate cost models to support new business opportunities and ongoing process improvements
• Evaluate, justify, and implement new capital equipment and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Collaborate daily with engineering, operations, quality, technicians, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and mentor team members
• Lead manufacturing projects and, where applicable, own the engineering scope of a dedicated production cell
• Support and improve automated manufacturing cells to reduce labor, improve consistency, and increase throughput

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic

Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

At Kistler, we're revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations and Engineering to lead our North American production, engineering, and logistics footprint. This leader will drive our localization strategy, focusing on the localization of manufacturing and engineering to serve our key regional focus markets, which include MedTech, Aerospace and Defense, Infrastructure, and Automotive Production. The role will build operational excellence across our footprint, deliver strong connection to customers, and ensure scalable capacity as the market grows.

Main Tasks

• Lead the implementation of the localization strategy, focusing production and engineering for North American focus markets.
• Oversee Operations, including logistics, planning, purchasing, assembly and the machine shop.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Engineering, including Custom Product Engineering, Application Engineering, and R&D interfaces.
• Ensure organizational structure, processes, and capabilities are in place to support full lifecycle engineering from requirements gathering and feasibility analysis to design, validation, release, and production ramp-up.
• Take ownership for the Custom Product Engineering organization, including technical content responsibility, decision authority on engineering concepts, and overall delivery quality.
• Lead Quality Management and Assurance as part of Operations, including compliance systems, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to AS9100D, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025.
• Manage production and engineering KPIs, such as productive hours, delivery reliability, throughput, scrap rate, and on-time launch of development and improvement projects.
• Establish performance dashboards and drive data-based decisions using Celonis, Power BI, and other analytics tools.
• Provide strong, presence-based leadership at the Amherst site, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Directors and the General Manager to maintain proximity to customers and align operations with commercial priorities.
• Represent Operations and Engineering during customer meetings, audits, and site visits.
• Develop and manage capital investment plans for production assets, engineering equipment, and process capabilities.
• Maintain functional alignment with corporate platform leaders in Engineering and Production.
• Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Production, Sales, Quality, and Product Management to enable customer-centric, technically sound solutions.
• Lead and develop teams in accordance with Kistler leadership principles, ensuring talent development, succession planning, and retention.

Requirements Profile

• Experienced Operations and Engineering leader with a successful track record in complex industrial or high-precision environments.
• Twelve or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering; experience in MedTech, Aerospace and Defense, Infrastructure, or Automotive Production is highly valued.
• Proven leadership of engineering organizations, including responsibility for product engineering, design, customization, and technical decision-making.
• Hands-on leadership style, comfortable engaging directly with teams on the shop floor, in labs, and across operations.
• Strong understanding of ERP and manufacturing execution systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing, digital operations, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, capital investment planning, and asset utilization.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Novi, MI, and other sites.

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Generous personal and vacation time

Join a team that's shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Complex Custom Equipment

Company Description

Our client specializes in manufacturing industrial machinery and equipment for customers in a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer at their site near Buffalo, NY. This is an onsite position that is involved with the development, design and complete engineering definition of products for fabrication in conjunction with sales proposals and customer input, satisfying customer needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a client who are going through an exciting growth period, offering an excellent culture and long-term progression.

The Role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will oversee knowledge of the project specific engineering schedule, and also mitigate potential issue with the schedule and any conflicts or delays to the supervisor.

The role will also require you to read and interpret Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, participate in project kick-off meetings, have a complete understanding of project specifications and customer expectations.

Other responsibilities include understanding and knowing how to apply common codes and standards, working with Project Engineers in a team environment to create conceptual designs to support sales and detailed designs, and managing multiple projects and balancing requirements to keep all the projects on schedule.

Requirements

• Strong Mechanical Design experience in a full time role within a similar industry sector.
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing floor and exposed to design work.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with 3D modelling and 2D drafting, including experience with Autodesk Inventor design software and parametric modelling techniques.
• Experience in designing complex custom equipment highly desirable.

This role is paying an excellent basic salary in addition to a generous benefits package.

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you’ll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of facilities for NYS OGS portfolio of buildings, adhering to established protocols and standards
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define assessment criteria and objectives aligned with mission of LiRo-Hill and NYS OGS
• Utilize industry leading methodologies and tools to gather, analyze, and present assessment data effectively
• Develop detailed Improvement Plans that effectively prioritize facility upgrades and renovations based on assessment data and program priorities
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to integrate assessment results into conceptual design for cost estimation and scheduling team members
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the program

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed PE with significant experience in facility assessment
• 10-15 years of industry experience
• Proven track record of managing assessments for public agencies or governmental organizations
• Familiarity with NYS OGS procedures a significant plus
• Strong knowledge of building systems and construction methodologies, with experience evaluating diverse facility types
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• A detailed-oriented mindset committed to accuracy and precision in assessment methodologies and reporting
• Knowledge of Uniformat Group II classifications system a plus

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• Conduct comprehensive assessments of facilities for NYS OGS portfolio of buildings, adhering to established protocols and standards
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define assessment criteria and objectives aligned with mission of LiRo-Hill and NYS OGS
• Utilize industry leading methodologies and tools to gather, analyze, and present assessment data effectively
• Develop detailed Improvement Plans that effectively prioritize facility upgrades and renovations based on assessment data and program priorities
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to integrate assessment results into conceptual design for cost estimation and scheduling team members
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the program

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Being a Licensed Professional Engineer with significant experience in facility assessment is a major plus
• Proven track record of managing assessments for public agencies or governmental organizations
• Familiarity with NYS OGS procedures a significant plus
• Strong knowledge of building systems and construction methodologies, with experience evaluating diverse facility types
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• A detailed-oriented mindset committed to accuracy and precision in assessment methodologies and reporting
• Knowledge of Uniformat Group II classifications system a plus

• Competitive Total Compensation PackageEmployee- Only Stock Purchase PlanMentoring programsContinuing Education ProgramEmployee referral bonusVolunteer/Industry association opportunities

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• Conduct comprehensive assessments of facilities for NYS OGS portfolio of buildings, adhering to established protocols and standards
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define assessment criteria and objectives aligned with mission of LiRo-Hill and NYS OGS
• Utilize industry leading methodologies and tools to gather, analyze, and present assessment data effectively
• Develop detailed Improvement Plans that effectively prioritize facility upgrades and renovations based on assessment data and program priorities
• Engage with interdisciplinary teams to integrate assessment results into conceptual design for cost estimation and scheduling team members
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support the program

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Licenced PE with significant experience in facility assessments
• 10-15 years of industry experience
• Proven track record of managing assessments for public agencies or governmental organizations
• Familiarity with NYS OGS procedures a significant plus
• Strong knowledge of building systems and construction methodologies, with experience evaluating diverse facility types
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• A detailed-oriented mindset committed to accuracy and precision in assessment methodologies and reporting
• Knowledge of Uniformat Group II classifications system a plus

• Competitive Total Compensation PackageEmployee- Only Stock Purchase PlanMentoring programsContinuing Education ProgramEmployee referral bonusVolunteer/Industry association opportunities

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