Engineering Jobs in Buffalo Iowa

3rd shift

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite

Shift: 3rd Shift

Work Hours: 40 hours/week + up to 5 hours overtime per week

Experience Required: 2+ Years

Important Note:

Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future for this position.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality activities on the shop floor, investigate product and process quality issues, and drive corrective actions. This role will work closely with inspectors, internal teams, and customers to ensure quality standards are maintained and improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Use quality tools and practices to establish approval criteria and identify quality concerns.
• Investigate product and process quality issues, collect and analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide work direction to inspectors regarding containment, quality procedures, and monitoring of critical processes.
• Facilitate quality-related discussions with internal and external customers to drive corrective actions.
• Generate monthly quality reports to track metrics and participate in management reviews.
• Support and identify Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
• Spend 50–75% of time on the shop floor supporting manufacturing activities.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in manufacturing/shop floor environments.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze data and resolve quality-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree preferred (not required).
• Equivalent education or relevant work experience will also be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Metatarsal safety shoes are required on the shop floor.

Work Details

• Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (2nd Shift)
• Overtime: Potential overtime, including Saturdays

Role Overview

You will lead a production workforce to meet distribution and production schedule priorities while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets are achieved. This role serves as the key link between shop-floor employees and management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and manage a wage workforce to meet operational goals
• Act as the primary liaison between production staff and management
• Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive work environment
• Monitor performance and take corrective/disciplinary actions when required

2. Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture through regular communication
• Drive participation in safety and ergonomic risk assessments
• Ensure timely reporting and resolution of near-miss incidents
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures

3. Production & Operations Management

• Execute and monitor production plans
• Troubleshoot production and workmanship issues
• Ensure products meet or exceed quality standards
• Supervise daily production, maintenance, and/or warehouse operations

4. Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and activities
• Apply CI methodologies such as 5S
• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies to improve performance and reduce costs

5. Training & Development

• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped
• Provide clear work instructions and guidance
• Support skill development across the team

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with supply management, engineering, operations, and HR
• Support organizational goals through effective communication across departments

7. Cost & Asset Management

• Manage departmental budgets and control costs
• Plan maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and utilization

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations
• Proven team leadership experience
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexibility to work different shifts if required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Recruiter Details:

Name: Deepak Verma

Email:

Internal Id: #26-06189

Job Title: Director of Maintenance

Location: Milan, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance serves as the on-site leader responsible for overseeing all aircraft maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness. This role ensures that all maintenance activities are performed in full compliance with FAA regulations, the Repair Station Manual (RSM), the Quality Control Manual (QCM), and approved maintenance documentation.

As a key leader within the organization, the Director of Maintenance provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and regulatory oversight to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. This position is responsible for leading and developing maintenance teams, overseeing maintenance planning, and ensuring efficient day-to-day service execution while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. All operations must align with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and all applicable FAA regulations and guidance.
• Verify that maintenance activities are performed using approved technical data and established procedures.
• Ensure accurate completion of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits, and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on regulatory interpretations and compliance requirements.

2. Maintenance & Service Operations

• Oversee all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities conducted at the facility.
• Ensure proper planning, coordination, and control of maintenance tasks.
• Confirm that personnel, tools, facilities, and materials are sufficient to support maintenance activities.
• Provide daily oversight of production operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Safety Management

• Promote and maintain a safety-focused culture aligned with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near-miss events are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support investigations and corrective action processes related to maintenance incidents or operational deviations.

4. Personnel Leadership & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor compliance with training programs, certification requirements, and recurring qualification standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and team members.

5. Operational Performance Management

• Track and manage operational performance metrics such as schedule adherence, labor efficiency, and rework levels.
• Identify operational challenges that may impact safety, compliance, or delivery schedules and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience teams to support efficient maintenance operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a Part 145 maintenance environment.

Certifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.

Technical Expertise & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of business aviation aircraft structures, powerplants, and diagnostic processes.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 145 regulations and interaction with Part 91 and Part 135 operations, along with safety management systems and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams toward efficient, compliant solutions.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear and customer-focused information.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with aircraft owners, operators, and OEM partners through transparency and exceptional service delivery.

One of our direct Manufacturing clients is hiring for a Supervisor, below are the details:

Position Title: Unit Supervisor

Duration: 12 months

Location: Milan, IL

Onsite Role Only

2nd shift - 2:30pm to 11pm

Potential OT including Saturdays

You will be responsible for leading a production workforce to meet the distribution priorities based on the production schedule. In addition, you will:

• Be responsible for leading a wage workforce to accomplish the safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals through Continuous Improvement (CI) plans and activities.

• Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.

• Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment process, prompt near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions.

• Monitor Production Plans, troubleshoot workmanship problems, and generally supervise production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.

• Lead employee engagement activities, while establishing a positive employee environment through communications, feedback and overall guidance.

• Monitor individual/group performance and take corrective action including discipline, as needed and respond to complaints to ensure the Company and employees adhere to policies, practices, procedures, and work rules.

Requirements

• Excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.

• Experience with, or supporting, shop floor manufacturing and/or warehouse operation.

• Demonstrated team leadership skills.

• Experience communicating across functions (such as: supply management, engineering, operations and human resources).

• IF NEEDED – Ability and flexibility to work across shifts based on production needs.

Desired Skills/Experiences

• Experience with continuous improvement pay plans (CIPP).

• Experience with wage/union employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules.

• Experience in leadership or supervision of a union workforce.

• Working knowledge of the CI continual improvement process and 5S.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.
• Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.
• Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

• Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.
• Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.
• Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.
• Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

• Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.
• Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.
• Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
• Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions
• Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information
• Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery
• Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development
• Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive
• Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams
• Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

Think Big Program

(Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program)

If you or anyone you know is considering careers please advise them of this fantastic opportunity in a high-demand field. Students can receive their Associate in Applied Sciences while going through our paid internship! Additionally, we also have a tuition reimbursement Program for students!

The Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology Program is a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to school to learn a skilled trade in a high-demand industry. Students will go through a two-year curriculum where they will rotationally attend Illinois Central College, located in East Peoria, for 8 weeks and then attend an Altorfer branch to complete an 8 week internship. This rotation continues throughout the duration of the program. A few of the courses they will take are Fundamentals of Hydraulics, Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems, Fundamentals of Electrical Systems, Diagnostic Testing, and Undercarriage/Final Drives.

• Currently enrolled in a junior college with an above-average grade point & a drive for a career in service technology.
• Credentials, including being a self-starter with good time management, planning & organizational skills, team-oriented, and commitment to detail, are recommended.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Basic computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have or will be receiving a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work overtime and some weekends when needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on the final candidate).

Please visit the link below to apply and for more information.

academics/catalog/agricultural-and-industrial-technologies/caterpillar-dealer-service-technology/

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

This position works in a warehouse/shop environment. May on a continuous basis walk, climb on and off equipment, bend and lift up to 75-100lbs. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. May intermittently sit at a desk for a period of time to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, delivery, and cost

• Lead and manage small to moderate scope capital projects

• Establish and maintain layouts, labor standards, methods and sequence of events for assembly operations

• Analyze, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies

• Provide support and troubleshooting for current assembly operations

What Skills You Need

• 1 or more years of experience with manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance, and facilities

• Experience with engineering tools and manufacturing execution systems

• Experience leading and implementing projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills with operators, peers, and leadership

• Self-motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology discipline or equivalent related work experience

(Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical engineering preferred)

• Strong personal accountability, follow-through, and ability to foster a positive, engaged team environment

Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas for loader cab assembly operations

• Spare parts requests and follow-up
• Planning and coordination of field service activities
• First-level customer interaction
• Daily coordination between service teams, sales, and internal operations

• Serve as the first contact for customers (email & phone) regarding:
  
  • Spare parts needs
  • Service interventions
  • Coordination of technical support requests
• Support the scheduling and planning of field service technicians:
  
  • Organizing interventions
  • Managing priorities and urgent cases
  • Aligning customer needs with technician availability
• Act as a daily interface between:
  
  • Field service teams
  • Spare parts logistics
  • Sales and internal teams
  • Industrial customers
• Ensure timely follow-up and clear communication on all open requests
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service coordination processes

• Experience in customer service within an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with:
  
  • Spare parts coordination
  • Service planning or scheduling
  • Supporting field service teams
• Experience interacting with B2B industrial clients
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Comfort handling multiple requests in parallel
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• An understanding of service responsiveness in machine-based environments

• How industrial service organisations function
• The impact of equipment downtime on customers
• The importance of follow-up, structure, and accountability in after-sales service

Engineering Technician - Product Engineering Support

Milan, IL

24 months (can extend)

Pay rate: $28/ hours on w2

Someone working as an automotive technician or electrical technician would be a good target. They can teach some of the testing and reading of schematics if needed. Candidates must be familiar working with the tools/machinery.

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Working in the Accelerated Design Verification (ADV) group to provide project support performing test setup, monitoring, inspection, and reporting using procedures and criteria set forth in the test plan. This is a 3rd shift position. (10p-6:30a).

MAJOR DUTIES:

Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions. This includes:

Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches

Use of overhead cranes

Connecting hydraulic plumbing

Connecting electrical control cables

Requires bending, kneeling, working at floor level

Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement.

Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently.

Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters.

Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application.

Contact the appropriate personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary.

Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab.

Pick up parts from the Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Experience working on machinery (tear down and repair), mechanic/mechanical background

Knowledge of Windows file/folder structure and how to copy/move/rename files

Good computer skills with Microsoft Office

Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layout drawings

Ability to work independently

Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred, but not necessary

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.