Engineering Jobs in Tonawanda, NY
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Ryder is hiring an experiencedSenior Level Diesel Technicianin Cheektowaga, NY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
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- Hourly Pay: $35.91 per hour
- Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
- Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
- Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days
- Tool Box/Tool Allowance
- Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday
- Hours: Second ShiftTuesday - Friday 3:00 pm -11:30 pm – Saturday 7:00 am -3:30 pm
We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
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- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
- 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401 (k) company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
- Build your skills - paid training
- Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
- Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
- U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
- 15% company stock discount
- Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
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Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
- Basic tools, required
- Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:
- Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform all T3 tasks
- Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
- Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
- Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
- Must have minimum tool requirement
- Must road test vehicles as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
- This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
- Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
- Pass a Ryder Drug Test
- Pass a DOT physical
- Pass a Ryder road test
- Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Responsibilities
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
- Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix. (completed within 365days)
- Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.
- Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
- Performs standard vehicle maintenance
- Performs preventive maintenance
- Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.
- Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
- Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.
- Performs remote triage to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
- Performs facility maintenance duties
- Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
- Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
- Coaches/Mentors other level technicians
- Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
- Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
- Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
- Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Posted Date 6 days ago (3/13/2026 11:13 AM)
Requisition ID 2
Location (Posting Location) : State/Province NY
Location (Posting Location) : City CHEEKTOWAGA
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 14225
Category Technicians/Service Employees6
Employment Type Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements 0-10%
Position Code 1000068
Min Pay USD $35.91/Hr.
Max Pay USD $35.91/Hr.
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Information Professional Officer
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Responsibilities
Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Position:
Territory Sales Representative--OEM Specialist
Area of Responsibility:
Ontario, Canada.
Role
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic sales professional to analyze, plan and execute. The limited area of representation allows a focused approach to the market. The structure of the company and its management style favor professionals that want to both “farm and harvest “and be involved in the decisions. This is a permanent position that offers a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
Reporting: works closely with the Territory lead and reports to the Sales Director.
If you are passionate about people, business and teamwork, we would love to hear from you!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEM industrials costumers.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth within the OEM segment.
- Provide technical support and product recommendations tailored to OEM requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and product Managers to propose tailored power solutions.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and quotations.
- Negotiate contracts and close deals in alignment with company policies.
- Promote the company’s products.
- Formulate plans to convert opportunities into profitable sales; quantify and prioritize these opportunities.
- Help the company to understand the marketplace and increase its market shares
- Look-Listen-Learn approach.
- Participate wholly and willingly in planning, strategy, and team development for your territory.
- Help develop and install a solid customer satisfaction approach.
- Regularly enter and maintain records of contacts, accounts, calls, sales, leads and schedules in CRM, including maintaining internal forms.
- Become an asset to our customer base and our company.
- Recommend and implement actions for continuous process improvement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have strong communication skills and etiquette.
- Must be able to work well with others and assist the public cooperatively and courteously.
- Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
- Must be able to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- High communication and negotiations skills.
- Must be able to work independently and carry out assignments to completion with minimum instruction and adhere to established routines and practices
- Must have excellent work ethic.
- Ability to prospect with customers, generate sales leads.
- Self-starter and results oriented individual.
- Well structured with organization skills.
- Autonomous and problem solver.
- Positive attitude and good work ethic.
- Must demonstrate competency with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, and ERP systems
Education and Experience Required
- 5+ years of demonstrated success in a similar role is required
- Post Secondary Diploma/Certificate is required.
- Knowledge of the diesel engine, power transmission, and/or equipment industries.
- Candidates possessing relevant dealer development experience with the appropriate product and market background Industrial will be considered
- Must Possess a valid driving license and passport.
Travel Required
The Territory Sales Representative-OEM Specialistwill be expected to travel as much as 70% of work time to accounts within the territory. Monthly presence at the Mississauga office will be required and occasional travel between the company’s sites is to be expected, including Superior Diesel sites in US
Territory Sales Representative- OEM Specialist
- As Territory Sales Representative-OEM Specialist, you are expected to perform the responsibilities of this position in an efficient, accurate and courteous manner. Your dedication and willingness to take responsibility for your contributions are crucial to the company’s success.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Responsibilities
Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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PrideNow is hiring a Technical Service Engineer for our client in the Tonawanda/Buffalo, NY area. This is a direct hire position with full time benefits with our client- a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced aseptic processing and freeze-drying equipment for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Salary: $65k-$75k dependent on experience
Job Duties:
- Coordinating and supporting key customer service suppliers for outsourced repairs and services of capital equipment.
- Providing technical expertise on equipment and maintaining vendor relationships at a technical level.
- Acting as internal coordinator for CS programs and equipment rebuild/refurbishment activities.
- Assisting Strategic Account Managers (SAMs) with material selection, equipment knowledge, and service offerings.
- Managing CS projects in SAP, including material structures, parts processing, and creation of new materials.
- Coordinating expedited vendor services and materials for time-sensitive requests.
- Providing technical support to global Customer Service teams.
- Supporting Business Development with technical input as needed.
- Conducting or assisting with departmental audits.
- Monitoring and implementing new technologies and changes introduced by vendors/suppliers.
- Leading or supporting capital equipment upgrade projects.
- Coordinating logistics and production activities related to CS projects and upgrades.
- Handling warranty processing of parts and materials with vendors.
- Creating SAP structures and BOMs, and managing project reporting and material documentation.
- Performing engineering reviews on CS projects and upgrades.
- Promoting and adhering to SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) requirements across all responsibilities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage workload and that of the Service Engineering team.
- Strong self-direction, efficiency, and communication skills.
- Ability to prepare accurate, detailed quotes for capital equipment.
- Availability to travel nationally and internationally (up to 15%).
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT
- Knowledge of freeze dryer upgrades.
- Organized approach to work and proactive attitude.
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and vacuum systems.
- Understanding of electrical systems, electrical distribution, automation, and controls.
WHAT WE OFFER
We provide comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
Bonus eligible
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.
Reports To: President & CEO
Location: Buffalo, NY (Seneca One Tower)
Work Mode: Hybrid
Type: Full-Time
About TechBuffalo
Founded in 2020, TechBuffalo is a nonprofit talent-driven economic development organization. We are building a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible tech ecosystem by creating the talent density needed for companies to thrive in Western New York.
TechBuffalo is seeking a strategic, highly organized, and mission-driven PowerUpTech Program Manager to lead the execution and strategic evolution of PowerUpTech, our flagship internship and early-career talent program.
PowerUpTech transforms individual internships into a shared regional experience – bringing interns together across dozens of companies for shared professional growth, mentorship, and community-building that creates lasting ties and strengthens Buffalo's ability to attract and retain top talent.
This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the program: operational execution, talent experience, alumni engagement, employer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with students, colleges and universities, employers, ecosystem partners, and internal teams to ensure PowerUpTech delivers real outcomes and operates as Buffalo's early-career talent engine.
You are equal parts program architect and operator – someone who can zoom out to see the system strategy and zoom in to make sure the details work.
What You'll Do
Program Strategy, Design & Execution
- Own the execution and evolution of PowerUpTech as a year-round talent system – including extensions of recruitment, candidate preparedness, mentorship, and a digital platform to host it all.
- Translate TechBuffalo's talent strategy into clear program design, timelines, and participant experiences.
- Identify gaps, friction points, and opportunities across the talent journey and proactively design improvements.
- Ensure PowerUpTech remains scalable, employer-relevant, and aligned with regional workforce needs.
Talent Experience & Development
- Oversee the participant experience from application through placement, mentoring, and post-program alumni outcomes.
- Design and manage a mentoring framework that supports interns and early-career talent beyond the summer experience.
- Identify best practices for engagement, support, and retention – and operationalize them across cohorts.
- Ensure participants receive clear communication, meaningful support, and access to opportunity.
Employer Engagement & Recruitment Extension
- Manage employer participation, from orientation through program completion, creating a loop they are excited to opt back into.
- Surface employer needs, behaviors, and constraints to inform program design and platform features.
- Partner with the Engagement team to align employer recruitment, readiness, expectations, and outcomes.
Platform Feedback & Systems Design
- Serve as a core feedback loop between PowerUpTech operations and TechBuffalo's talent platform.
- Inform platform design by translating real-world program needs, employer behavior, and participant feedback into actionable insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to test, refine, and improve tools that support program delivery.
Data, Insights & Best Practices
- Track and analyze program metrics including participation, conversion, retention, and employer satisfaction.
- Identify and document best practices across employers, institutions, cohorts, and competitive regions.
- Contribute to internal reporting, funder updates, and strategic planning with data-informed insights.
- Ensure accurate and consistent data entry across internal systems.
Cross-Team & Ecosystem Collaboration
- Work closely with Communications & Engagement to support storytelling, events, and employer-facing materials.
- Collaborate with partners across education, workforce, and industry to strengthen alignment and outcomes.
- Support orientations, workshops, convenings, and ecosystem touchpoints tied to PowerUpTech.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000, with opportunity for a performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement plan with match.
- Flexible PTO and hybrid schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to the 43North Foundation network and Buffalo's innovation ecosystem.
To Apply
- Send your resume and a brief note to Greg Pokriki, .
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
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Buffalo, NY
Up to $90,000 + Benefits
Structural Steel
Why This Role Matters:
Your expertise ensures the quality and reliability of complex structural steel projects, verifying that every weld, joint, and fabrication meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform weld inspections to AWS, ASME, ISO, and client standards
- Conduct visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing (VT, PT, MT, UT)
- Interpret welding procedures, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Identify and resolve quality concerns with production and engineering teams
- Maintain accurate inspection records, logs, and reports
- Audit welding processes for compliance and best practices
- Support welders with training on quality requirements and standards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – required
- Experience in structural steel, shipbuilding, or heavy fabrication
- Strong knowledge of welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, etc.)
- Proficiency in NDT methods (ASNT Level I/II preferred)
- Skilled at interpreting weld symbols, drawings, and blueprints
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
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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.
