Engineering Jobs in Elmira, NY
14 positions found
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Electric arc, gas and inert gas welding equipment involving a considerable range of electrodes, wires, fluxes and other materials; hoods and other protective equipment; a considerable variety of benches, dollies, holding equipment and other positioning devices; measuring, hand tools and equipment.
SOURCE OF SUPERVISION: Foreman
WORKING PROCEDURE:
- Must pass certified welders test and blueprint test
- Receives instructions regarding the job from foreman, reads, interprets and analyzes blueprints, assembly drawings, sketches, specifications and instructions pertaining to job.
- Plans and carries out the working procedure for assembling and welding the various parts of the unit in place to conform with drawing.
- Regulates current or gas to obtain the proper fusion and penetration of metals in the weldment, to produce high strength and other pressure requirements including x-ray.
- Uses electrodes or wire types or sizes to produce the weld required.
- Uses available jigs and fixtures or may improvise holding devices necessary in order to carry a job through to completion.
- Sets up and operates related machines and equipment as instructed, including oxyacetylene torches, flame cutting attachments, scarfing, gouging, soldering and brazing equipment.
- Fulfills responsibility for dimensional and quality conformance of completed work to applicable specifications and quality standards.
- Will be recertified upon request of Underwriters or Engineering.
- Will be recertified in compliance with various Code Standards, Including but not necessarily limited to: CE/PED, API, AWS, and any others that may be specified by the customer.
- Keeps work area in clean, safe and orderly condition not including work generally performed by janitors.
- Prepares work records and other allied paper work as required to carry out the primary function.
- Performs all other tasks that may be required to carry out the primary function.
PREREQUISITES:
Advancement to the Senior Welder position is automatic providing certifications are maintained and performance, quality and efficiency is acceptable. The employee being assigned to this position must have been in the Certified Welder classification at Hilliard for a minimum of 5 years and must be certified in a minimum of 4 processes (Mig, Tig, Stick, Fluxcore or Submerged Arc). Code welders with more than 1 year in the classification but less than 5 years can be moved to Senior Certified Welder at the sole discretion of management.
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CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Project Manager III.
Type: Long-term contract
Job Title: Project Manager III
Location: Fairport, NY
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Fairport, NY
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or related field preferred) or Associate's Degree with significant relevant experience.
Description
Lead technical programs and cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule, budget, and scope. Collaborate with internal and external customers, manage program risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Develop business cases, oversee product testing, and communicate progress, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 5–7+ years managing technical programs
- Project management and leadership experience
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and build strong customer relationships
- Cross-functional collaboration across commercial, technical, and technology teams
- Budget, schedule, and resource management
- Skilled in MS Project, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Analytical, practical decision-making and problem-solving
- Strong verbal and written communication across organizational levels
- Process discipline and attention to detail
Desired Skills:
- MS degree or higher in engineering/optics
- Experience with program management systems and product transfer to manufacturing
- Familiarity with SAP or similar systems
Additional Information
- No third-party resumes will be accepted
- Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
- Applicants with criminal histories considered in compliance with laws
- Must be able to work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors)
- CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an E-Verify Company
Scope of Position:
· Senior project manager to support various projects for Company Advanced Optics (AO) division.
· Responsible for leading technical teams and working with internal and/or external customers to define and execute programs and meet customer needs.
· Defines and executes overall program plans, including project schedules, budgets, and people resource needs, to enable programs to scale appropriately in each stage to meet technical, schedule, and cost targets.
· Drives progress from initiation through delivery, reconfirming each program's value proposition at each stage, and recommending the progression (or elimination) of programs at each stage to leadership, as appropriate.
· Constantly monitors for changes in customer requirements/scope or other assumptions and determines the impact on program strategy, business case, business model, predicted level of risk, resource requirements, speed, and value proposition.
· Works with customers during each stage to keep them engaged, to manage the scope of programs, and to interpret their perception of the product being developed.
· Sets key program messages and manages the information flow related to program direction, issues, needs, and progress with key program constituencies including business leadership, corporate leadership, customers, and team members.
· Develops and manages a compelling business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) and value proposition for the product relative to the division's strategy, market needs, and competition.
· Identifies commercial, technical, and manufacturing levers to improve the program's business case.
· Oversees product testing and evaluation to confirm the initial value proposition, build fundamental understanding of the technology that enables continue differentiation, and ensure manufacturing implementation of requirements are met.
· Identifies potential origins of strategic control, ensures that intellectual property is protected.
· Utilizes Company Tollgate process to direct program activities.
Required Education:
· BS in Engineering - Optical, Mechanical or related field (or experience in optics) (preferred), Associate's Degree with significant relevant experience (minimum).
Required Years and Area of Experience:
· 5-7+ years with proven record of executing technical programs
Required Skills:
** · Project management / leadership **
· Ability to lead technical teams in resolution of problems and execution of strategy
· Ability to interact with customers, building strong relationships for success
** · Ability to work cross functionally (commercial, technical, technology) **
· Able to track and manage program spending, revenue, resources & schedule
**· Proficient use of Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project)**
· Able to set project direction using project management tools (i.e., MS Project, risk assessment, scope management, etc.)
** · Able to make sound decisions by blending analytical thinking with practical judgment **
· Ability to discern technical approaches by asking the right questions of the team
· Strong formal and informal communication skills
· Ability to articulate clear direction, risks and program purpose across multiple organizational levels (management to project team)
· Able to define, prioritize & defend milestones
· Applies appropriate process discipline / process controls, including modeling the appropriate behaviour to their teams
Desired Skills:
· MS degree or higher in optics
· Ability to assist in the organization of systems for program management
· Familiarity with Company innovation process
· Knowledge and experience working with the S&T organization or other research groups
· Experience with Stage 3 to Stage 5 transfer to manufacturing
· Experience with SAP/manufacturing environment
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
· Ability to articulate clear direction and program purpose
· Entrepreneurial attitude and approach toward the creation of new programs
· Creative problem solver
· Desire to create products and processes that grow the AO platform
· Process discipline oriented. Follows established protocols and processes. Evaluates opportunities for improvements.
· Organized, rigorous attention to detail. Self-starter/motivated
· Experience leading internal or external technical teams in the creation of new products or services. Demonstrated ability to work with customers is a strong advantage.
Title: Production Training Coordinator II
Note: DOD/ITAR Compliance Required - This is an ITAR facility.
Interview Process: Two Rounds. First round - phone screen with direct manager. Second round - onsite interview with direct manager and team.
Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm. Alternate schedules may be accommodated with approval. Additional hours may be required during periods of heightened project activity. Occasional schedule adjustments are expected to support off-shift operations.
Scope of Position:
- The Production Training Coordinator contributes to the development, delivery, and sustainment of a formalized job training program supporting production job training processes.
- This role often takes the lead and actively participates in building training systems, improving training effectiveness, and promoting training best practices across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop, update, and maintain job certifications and job training content.
- Lead the development and execution of Focused Interval Training and ensure ongoing compliance with training requirements.
- Create, manage, and deploy process change training events in coordination with Operations and Engineering.
- Champion training best practices in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support and participate in new hire onboarding and training events.
- Maintain training documentation and records using standard systems and tools.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in technical or training related field (preferred). Associate's degree or HS Diploma/GED with significant relevant experience (minimum required).
- 1 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or job training.
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook (or ability to learn)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations and Engineering subject matter experts
- Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Comfort in leading meetings, presentations, and classroom-style training
- Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Job Instruction (TWI) and On-the-Job Training methodologies
- Experience with developing Power Automate, Power App, or Power BI solutions
- Experience developing eLearnings (e.g. BrainShark) and training curriculums.
Title: Quality Engineer
Location: Fairport NY
Job Description — Quality Engineer (Advanced Optics Manufacturing)
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer strengthens product quality systems and architecture within the Quality Management System (QMS) in an advanced optics manufacturing environment. This role translates customer requirements and field performance insights into defined standards, controls, and acceptance criteria while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
The position drives quality excellence by managing process, product, and equipment changes, ensuring deliverables meet intended use through testing, inspection, and verification. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and independent, data-driven decision-making based on engineering principles, scientific methods, and quality best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Apply and maintain knowledge of ISO Quality Standards.
- Ensure product quality and compliance with internal and customer requirements.
- Support and maintain Quality Management System effectiveness.
- Perform internal and external audits to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
- Author and review SOPs, specifications, and technical documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Optimize sampling plans and inspection methodologies for Quality Control and manufacturing processes.
- Lead Lean and Performance Excellence (PEx) initiatives using data analysis and experimentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve yield, increase capacity, reduce complexity, and optimize workflows.
Product & Process Engineering Support
- Collaborate with plant and division innovation teams to translate new product requirements into plant specifications.
- Support qualification and validation activities alongside Plant Engineering.
- Ensure process changes meet quality, compliance, productivity, and cost targets.
- Maintain strong product, analytical, and process knowledge.
Problem Solving & Investigations
- Lead or support root cause investigations related to customer complaints and process or product performance issues.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve technical challenges independently.
- Support material disposition decisions based on quality evaluation.
Training & Collaboration
- Provide employee training on procedures, technical updates, and quality practices.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to achieve operational objectives.
- Support project execution and contribute to project management activities.
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or quality environments.
- Previous Quality Engineering experience within manufacturing or technical operations.
- Experience conducting internal and external audits.
- Demonstrated root cause analysis and independent problem-solving capability.
- Experience with material disposition processes.
- Experience developing procedures and work instructions.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or regulated product environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Performance Excellence).
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent.
- Leadership experience managing technical or improvement projects.
- Experience using problem-solving/statistical software (e.g., Minitab).
- Experience in an optical manufacturing environment.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage ambiguity and change.
- Customer-focused mindset (internal and external stakeholders).
- Cross-cultural awareness and professional communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented approach.
Training Coordinator
Fairport, NY - Onsite 5 days
Summary:
Supports and leads production training programs, driving training effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain job training and certification content with SMEs
- Lead Focused Interval Training and compliance efforts
- Coordinate process change training with Ops & Engineering
- Support onboarding and classroom-style training sessions
- Maintain accurate training documentation and records
Requirements:
- Bachelor's preferred; Associate's or HS Diploma/GED with relevant experience required
- 1–5 years in manufacturing, operations, or training
- Strong MS Office skills
- Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills
- Self-starter, adaptable in fast-paced environments
Preferred:
- TWI / On-the-Job Training experience
- Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI
- eLearning development (e.g., BrainShark)
We're working with a successful company to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to work in Elmira, NY. This role will assist in a new vehicle production operation contributing towards improving manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques.
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000/year
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Drives the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices.
- Evaluate designs and develop manufacturing processes, methods, tooling and fixturing.
- Evaluate manufacturing workspace in order to design production layouts and workflow to utilize the available space effectively and efficiently.
- Work with manufacturing personnel and QA to determine the root cause of manufacturing issues.
- Provide detailed solution proposals for manufacturing issues
- Develop work instructions to aid manufacturing personnel in the implementation of the design.
- Estimate the number of production personnel for a project, calculate the time involved and related costs for doing the project, clearly provide direction, training to the production personnel about the work flow, create a layout of the equipment in order to get higher level of production efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
- (Associate's Degree with equivalent manufacturing experience considered)
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Rolling stock, bus, railway or vehicle industry experience highly desired
- Hands-on experience creating SOPs, standard work, and training materials
- Strong problem-solving, execution, and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Very strong communication skills
Are you a driven Quality Engineer with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for continuous improvement? Join a leading advanced optics manufacturing operation and play a key role in strengthening product quality systems and driving operational excellence.
Duration: 12 Months
Travel: Minimal (≤5%)
What You'll Do:
- Strengthen and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements
- Lead root cause investigations, customer complaint resolution & corrective actions
- Optimize sampling plans and QC processes
- Support qualification & validation activities with Plant Engineering
- Author/review SOPs, specifications & work instructions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean & PEx tools
- Conduct internal and external audits
- Disposition materials and ensure product compliance
- Provide training and cross-functional collaboration support
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/process/quality experience
Strong root cause analysis & independent problem-solving skills
Experience with material disposition & auditing
Knowledge of ISO 9001 & regulated products
Project management experience
Proficiency in MS Office
Nice to Have:
Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
ASQ CQE or CQA Certification
Minitab proficiency
Optical manufacturing experience
Key Competencies:
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments
- Data-driven decision maker
2nd interview will be several hour panel teams meeting where candidate will give presentation.
If candidate is within a few hours driving distance from
***, candidate will come onsite for 2nd interview.
Spotlight call to be held Tuesday, 3/3 at 2:30pm EST! Top requirements:
- Minimum of M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4+ years of work experience in a similar field OR a Ph.D.
in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0+ years of work experience.
Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role.
Mechanical is preferred.
- Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software
- Solid understanding of loading conditions and strains on structures Purpose of the Position: • As a Scientist/Engineer, you are responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters.
You will be expected to develop modeling/analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain fundamental understanding of underlying principles.
You need a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
Our team requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations and customers.
Day to Day Responsibilities: • In this role, you will be responsible for modeling of new processes and/or process conditions for improved product attributes or reduced cost for glass and/or ceramic substrates and filters with an expectation of developing modeling/ analytical tools or utilizing existing tools to gain fundamental understanding of underlying principles.
• You should have a strong foundation in solid mechanics and a high level of expertise in numerical modeling.
• This position requires you to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with globally distributed researchers, engineers in our commercial organizations, and customers.
Job Duties: • Utilizing thin films modeling to understand the product performance and response to various sources of lading • Utilizing modeling such as FEA and BEM for product development, designs improvements, manufacturing processes, and failure analysis • Mentorship and recommendation on new capabilities or method developments related to mechanical testing and measurements • Lead and recommend product testing pertaining to product design and performance to meet qualification requirements from commercial, engineering manufacturing.
• Engage with the businesses as needed to help with addressing thin films concerns/questions from customers and other product engineering related problems.
• Writing technical reports, invention disclosures & publications Required Years and Area of Experience: • M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 4+ years of work experience in a similar field OR a Ph.D.
in Mechanical Engineering, Civil or related discipline with 0+ years of work experience.
Chemical/Electrical engineering degrees are not suitable for this role.
Mechanical is preferred.
Travel Requirements: • Flexibility is required.
We travel up to 10% Required Skills: • Has experience in Open-Source Finite Element Analysis Software • Understanding of advanced principles, theories, concepts and techniques in thin films interface adhesion for wide applications.
• Good knowledge of the mechanical behavior of soft materials (e.g., gels, polymers).
• Analyze problems and reduce them to mathematical models, carrying out experiments to validate models, deriving numerical and technological solutions and making recommendations • Strong mathematical and programming skills in FEA and BEM in commercial software packages (Abaqus, Ansys, etc.) Desired Skills: • Experience with structural thin film mechanics while focusing on material modeling and characterization.
• Experience with process and product engineering • Knowledgeable about various materials test techniques • Ability to lead product performance data evaluations, experiments and data analysis
- others Soft Skills: • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) • Well-developed skills in working across multiple cultures and on a globally dispersed and diverse team • Proven ability to work on multiple projects at a time • Thorough solving problems on product or process related issues, phenomenal analytical skills Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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- 5pm Local candidates only Interview Process: Initial phone interview with 2 manager, then onsite panel interview with team members Top skills/requirements:
- 2-year technical associates degree required, 4-year technical bachelors degree preferred.
Degree should be STEM related (math/science, engineering, chemistry)
- Prefer experience working in a development lab/process area; not required.
Experience in a lab obtained during college is acceptable.
- Strong Microsoft skills, especially with Excel
- Soft Skills are more critical than actual work experience to this team.
The manager is looking for someone ambitious, conscious, committed to low error rates, etc.
Purpose and Scope of Position: The primary responsibilities, as a Ion Exchange & Metrology Technician, are measurement and validations of metrology equipment daily, ion exchange support tasks such as loading and unloading iox baths as well as tank setup and glass staging support.
The Technician will work with a team technicians, engineers and scientists.
Prospective candidate will be responsible for completing daily validation samples of assigned metrology equipment as well as tracking expenses, identifying/documenting system improvements, and participating in developing strategies for a growing technology.
Key responsibilities are meeting project and internal customer demands and supporting development goals.
They will participate in medium to high level projects as assigned, while ensuring confidentiality of information.
They will be responsible for trainings with new employees and educating internal customers on request submissions as directed.
Assists in trouble shooting material, process and equipment issues, identifying root cause, and helping to implement corrective action.
Other responsibilities include maintaining a healthy work environment.
Major Roles and Responsibilities: Technician Responsibilities (Metrology & Ion Exchange): Metrology sample validations, glass measurements via appropriate metrology equipment, prioritizes activities to assure efficient delivery of validations, experiments, new validation runs, training, and maintenance activities.
Logistics Related: Tracking expenses including time worked on specific projects, training team members, developing training documents, etc.
participating in research and selection of lab supplies, etc.
5S Responsibilities – Assist in all 5S efforts for compliance in all applicable labs.
Ensure that the 5S requirements are completed weekly.
Documentation – Assist in editing and manage Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) documents and procedures in Brady 360, participate in IOX related activities via the Process Hazard Review Board for Safety Health & Environmental review/approval.
Participate in creation and updates to Job Aides, SOP's, PPEHA's and JSA's as needed and as required.
Project Integration – Participate on development project teams to understand expected vs.
actual results across multiple workstreams in IOX and Metrology.
Act as a liaison between the Metrology and IOX Teams for seamless knowledge transfer.
Provide coverage – All aspects of Iox Labs, as well as all metrology and measurement functions.
Troubleshooting – equipment, processes, training challenges, etc.
Drives continuous process improvement and cost reduction for the site while maintaining compliance to systems and product requirements.
Ability to review and understand technical documents.
Use scientific methods to solve lab issues.
Write and execute DOEs.
Will Interface with the product teams to understand critical business priorities.
Maintain an understanding of the products and business goals/objectives.
Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements 2-year technical associates degree required, 4-year technical bachelors degree preferred Prefer experience working in a development lab/process area; not required.
Strong MS Office skills, with ability to develop effective communications slide decks and spreadsheets.
Strong analytical skills, including advanced MS Excel capabilities.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a diverse environment.
Good teamwork skills Data analyst skills Ability to multi-task Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
