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Seeking a Operations Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes. Oversees day-to-day activities with Engineering team, Production staffing and performance of manufacturing processes. May also act as backup to the Production Manager in their absence.

Duties:

▪Committed to ensuring the achievement of continuous improvement within area of expertise, as well as areas of business in order to remain at the forefront of meeting Company objectives, thus proactively satisfying customers.

▪This position mandates that all required safety classes, trainings, and certifications be completed and maintained within the specific position/department.

▪Is aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

▪This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; ability to work overtime and weekends.

▪Must be aware and comply with related ISO/IATF procedures, as applicable.

Process Management

▪Responsible for all internal and external Heat Treating operations, Plating Lines, Plating Lab, Environmental Control and all Surface Finish processes.

▪Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements and workflow, layout, tooling, and installation of new equipment and fixtures.

▪Confers with planning and Production Control concerning available capacity to ensure efficient production flow.

▪Troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively as they occur in the manufacturing processes.

▪Estimates and communicates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.

▪Notifies and advises stakeholders of production problems or potential concerns.

▪Conducts 'make/buy' decisions on processing (such as heat treat) based on capabilities, cost, and capacity.

▪Determine which quantities of which parts will be outsourced to approved suppliers.

▪Drives regular meetings with outside suppliers to review capacity, quality, and deliveries.

▪Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods in area of responsibility (AOR).

▪Ensure all process-centric projects are completed on time and within budget.

▪Responsible for researching new technology for AOR directly and through Supervisors and Engineers.

Leadership

▪Drives a culture of continuous improvement for safety, quality, productivity, and work environment.

▪Leads and attends meetings for assigned projects.

▪Communicates major and/or complex situations and actions, internally and externally.

▪Documents and reports on more complex or unique issues and effectively articulates actions and conclusions.

▪Coaches and mentors and indirect reports.

▪Provide professional development goals for direct reports.

▪Establish expectations and clear direction to meet goals and objectives.

▪Conduct thorough employee evaluations. Ensure goals are reviewed with direct reports regularly.

▪Develops and maintains professional working relationships in complex and/or difficult situations.

▪Responsible for ensuring the knowledge in each department within AOR is properly documented and organized.

▪Ensure operations in AOR meet/exceed the town, county, state, and national requirements.

▪Travel may be required to support projects, manage customer issues, provide support for sales, gain product information, resolve customer issues, or attend trade shows.

▪Makes determinations based on facts. Identifies problems, reports potential problems, and assesses options.

▪Remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands.

▪This job description in no way states or even implies that these are the only duties

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Tonawanda, NY (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Production & Floor Support

Provide daily hands‑on technical support for engine assembly lines.

Troubleshoot issues with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.

Respond quickly to equipment downtime and root-cause issues impacting production.

Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering groups to prioritize issues.

Machine Controls & Automation

Program, modify, and troubleshoot:

Siemens PLC systems

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley Global Common platforms

HMI systems

Fanuc robots and cobots

Support automation equipment from Hirata (Japan) and other vendors.

Vision Systems & Sensors

Configure and troubleshoot:

Cognex AI vision systems

Dalsa

Matrox camera systems

Equipment Launch & Implementation

Support installation and commissioning of new Gen6 Small Block Internal Gas Engine assembly equipment.

Assist with procurement, integration, testing, and validation of automated systems.

Document changes, support PFMEAs, and maintain standard work.

AMR / Material Handling Systems

Support Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) such as:

OTTO

Bastian Auto Fork Truck

Meetings & Communication

Participate in:

Morning carryover meeting

Smaller team stand-ups

End-of-shift review meetings

Review cross‑shift communication logs and email updates.

Communicate top priorities, risks, and production support needs daily.

Required Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred)

Experience 5–7 years’ experience in manufacturing, automation, or controls.

Will consider less experienced candidates with strong aptitude and learning ability.

Must-Have Hard Skills

Extensive manufacturing plant floor experience

On feet all day, fast-paced environment, high urgency, hands-on troubleshooting

Machine controls experience

PLCs, robotics, test systems, HMIs, instrumentation, and vision systems

Robotics / Automation system experience

Fanuc robots/cobots, cameras, AMRs, etc.

Preferred Technical Skills

(Not required but highly beneficial)

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Cognex AI Vision

Dalsa / Matrox cameras

Fanuc Robot/Cobot programming

OTTO AMR, Bastian autonomous forklift

Experience in engine assembly or automated assembly lines

Soft Skills & Traits

Team player with strong communication skills

High energy, flexible, positive attitude

Quick learner with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude

Able to think on their feet in a dynamic environment

Comfortable with large manufacturing operations

Work Environment

Fast-paced engine assembly plant

Mix of older equipment (10+ years) and brand‑new automation

Highly collaborative with a 12-person engineering team

Support production, quality, maintenance, and cross-functional groups

Seeking an experienced ERP Implementation Manager to lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of ERP across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and finance functions. This role is responsible for full lifecycle ERP implementation including requirements gathering, process mapping, system configuration, data migration, integration management, training, and post-go-live stabilization. The ERP Implementation Manager serves as the cross-functional bridge between business stakeholders and technical resources to ensure successful adoption and long-term system scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP Implementation including planning, configuration, testing, and deployment

• Conduct detailed business process mapping across engineering, production, supply chain, inventory, quality, and finance

• Translate operational requirements into workflows, modules, and system configurations

• Manage system integrations including PLM, CRM, MES, WMS, or third-party tools

• Oversee data migration strategy including data cleansing, validation, and master data governance

• Establish role-based permissions, approval workflows, and internal controls

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and cross-functional accountability

• Coordinate internal stakeholders, external consultants, and NetSuite partners

• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation efforts

• Develop training materials and facilitate user training sessions

• Monitor post-go-live performance and drive stabilization initiatives

• Identify system optimization opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and operational efficiency

• Establish ERP governance standards including change management and documentation controls

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools aligned with operational KPIs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of implementation or enterprise systems experience

• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows including BOMs, production orders, inventory management, procurement, and financial controls

• Experience managing full lifecycle ERP implementations

• Strong project management skills with cross-functional leadership experience

• Experience with data migration, system integrations, and workflow automation

• Advanced understanding of internal controls and system governance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing ERP in high-mix or engineered-to-order manufacturing

• Exposure to NPI workflows and engineering change management processes

• Experience with advanced reporting tools and KPI dashboards

• PMP or formal project management certification

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

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter to support our engineering and manufacturing teams by producing accurate technical drawings for fabrication and assembly. This role focuses on translating engineer-provided designs, sketches, and specifications into clear, production-ready drawings used on the shop floor.

This is an ideal role for early-career drafters or technically minded professionals looking to grow in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Documentation

• Create and revise 2D and basic 3D CAD drawings for mechanical components, assemblies, and layouts
• Convert redlines, sketches, and engineer markups into accurate CAD drawings
• Maintain drawing accuracy, dimensions, tolerances, and bill of material references
• Update existing drawings based on engineering changes or manufacturing feedback

Engineering Support

• Work closely with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams to ensure drawings meet production needs
• Assist with drawing organization, revision control, and file management
• Help prepare documentation packages for fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly

Quality & Standards

• Follow internal drafting standards, title blocks, and naming conventions
• Ensure drawings comply with basic GD&T, ANSI, and company design standards
• Support quality checks by correcting drawing errors and inconsistencies

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of CAD drafting experience or relevant technical education/training
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (2D required, 3D preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing
• Familiarity with:
• Basic GD&T
• Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Revision control and drawing change processes
• Associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in drafting, engineering, or CAD design

What Success Looks Like

• Drawings are clear, accurate, and ready for fabrication with minimal rework
• Engineering changes are incorporated quickly and correctly
• Strong collaboration with engineers and shop personnel
• Consistent adherence to drafting standards and deadlines

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here