Engineering Structures Jobs in Henrietta, NY

Our client, a multidisciplinary design services firm based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join their team! This position can sit in Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse.

This is a full-time/direct hire/on-site position

Salary for this role based on experience: $85k-100k

Our client is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer with a civil or structural engineering background to join our growing Bridge and Transportation Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful bridge design and transportation infrastructure projects that enhance safety, resilience, and connectivity in the communities we serve. Whether you are already licensed or pursuing your Professional Engineering (PE) license, you’ll receive mentorship and hands-on experience across a variety of bridge and transportation projects.

As a Bridge Design Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced professionals on the design, analysis, inspection, and rehabilitation of bridges, applying current DOT standards and industry best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure while making a lasting public impact. If you’re ready to advance your career and help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Support bridge design engineering, including load rating, structural analysis, and foundation design.
• Develop design plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for bridge and transportation structures.
• Maintain detailed records of bridge design documents, reports, and budgets.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable state and local standards, regulations, and safety codes.
• Support project managers with schedules, documentation, and presentations.
• Promote, utilize, and support QA/QC processes to guarantee quality deliverables.
• Conduct field inspections, prepare detailed bridge inspection reports, and analyze foundation design.
• Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and attend site visits.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and agencies to ensure seamless project delivery.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, Master’s preferred
• 5-10 years of transportation experience with a background in structures/bridge design.
• EIT required; Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, STAAD, and Bridge Design Software
• Familiarity with state DOT design standards (NYSDOT or PennDOT preferred)
• Professional performance aligned with our client's Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Clientship philosophy.
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
• Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

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

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

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

JOB DUTIES

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

REQUIREMENTS

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

BENEFITS

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

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

Roechling Medical Rochester offers customers a wide range of high-quality, customized components and assemblies, right through to end-to-end OEM products. The product portfolio also includes standard plastic products, with special expertise in the fields of diagnostics, fluid management, pharma, surgery and interventional, and much more. These areas of competence are complemented by an enhanced range of services for development and regulatory affairs, right through to approval of end-to-end medical products.

Job Summary:

The Estimator / Quoter reports to the VP of North America Sales and Marketing and is responsible for supporting the North American business by developing accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations for tooling, non-recurring engineering (NRE), fixtures, and molded part pricing. This role requires a strong technical foundation in plastics injection molding and tooling, along with the ability to assess the overall business and technical fit of potential programs. The Estimator / Quoter plays a critical role in supporting new business decisions by balancing technical feasibility, cost, risk, and profitability.

This individual works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure estimates reflect true costs, realistic assumptions, and alignment with company capabilities and strategic objectives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Estimating & Quoting

• Develop detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for:
• Injection molding tooling (prototype, bridge, and production tools)
• Non-recurring engineering (NRE) activities
• Fixtures, gauges, and auxiliary equipment
• Piece-part pricing for molded components
• Contract manufacturing opportunities, including automation, secondary operations, and packaging equipment
• Estimate material costs, cycle times, machine rates, labor hours, and overhead assumptions.
• Prepare cost breakdowns that clearly communicate assumptions, risks, and cost drivers.
• Support the Key Account Managers (KAMs) with new product introduction (NPI) initiatives along with sustaining programs by providing revised or updated quotes as required.

Technical & Business Assessment

• Evaluate RFQs and technical packages to determine:
• Technical feasibility
• Tooling complexity and risk
• Volume expectations and scalability
• Requirements for automation, secondary operations, and packaging processes
• Alignment with internal manufacturing capabilities, equipment, and capacity
• Identify potential technical challenges, cost risks, or opportunities for cost optimization early in the quoting process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering to:
• Review part designs, drawings, and specifications
• Define tooling concepts, manufacturing approaches, and assumptions
• Align estimated hours and technical scope
• Support obtaining External tooling solutions and ensure integration into applicable customer facing proposals
• Partner with Finance to:
• Validate costing models, margins, and pricing strategies
• Ensure consistency with standard costing and financial targets
• Interface with Operations, Tooling, and Supply Chain to obtain realistic inputs for labor, material, lead times, and external supplier costs.

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Maintain and improve estimating tools, templates, and cost models and use the data created for monthly/quarterly/annual metric/KPI reporting.
• Lead internal bi-weekly cross functional quote review meetings
• Capture lessons learned from completed programs to refine future estimates.
• Support commercial and engineering discussions with customers as needed to clarify scope, assumptions, or technical approaches.
• Stay current on industry trends, material pricing, tooling technologies, and injection molding best practices.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong technical background in plastics injection molding and tooling.
• Proven experience estimating or quoting tooling, NRE, and molded part pricing.
• Solid understanding of:
• Injection mold design and construction
• Manufacturing processes and cycle time drivers
• Plastics materials and their cost and processing implications
• Ability to estimate labor hours, material usage, and tooling complexity with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, automotive, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and their impact on cost.
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, quoting, or costing systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a clean, structured file system for all quoting activity.
• Ability to track, manage, and clearly communicate the status of multiple RFQs simultaneously.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it into clear cost assumptions.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance speed and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Business-minded approach with an understanding of margin, risk, and long-term program value.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional interaction with tooling shops and production areas.
• Limited overnight travel is required annually.

Roechling Medical Rochester (RMR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RMR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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.

Position: Project Manager - Industrial Automation

Location: Rochester, NY or Painted Post, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: 120,000 – 150,000 base + bonus

Travel: ~30% (primarily regional day trips with occasional overnights)

Manages Others: No

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred

Experience: 7+ years managing large-scale industrial automation, material handling, or construction projects

About This Opportunity:

Adaptec Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex industrial automation and material handling projects from concept through commissioning. In this high‐impact, high‐visibility role, you will serve as the primary customer contact and guide cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to defined scope and quality expectations.

You will manage a project portfolio of approximately $2M–$5M, influence PMO practices, strengthen customer relationships, and support the continued growth of Adaptec's project management organization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead all phases of project execution from kickoff through final acceptance.
• Coordinate all project activities from receipt of customer order through completion, ensuring alignment across engineering, build, installation, and integration teams.
• Apply strong financial oversight to maintain positive cash flow, track costs, and meet critical deadlines.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow, and milestone reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules using Wrike (or other scheduling tools).
• Develop detailed project schedules inclusive of in-scope engineering, build, installation, and integration activities, including relevant external milestones.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact; coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Oversee internal and external resources to ensure delivery of scope and project outcomes.
• Administer contracts, manage risk, and execute change management processes.
• Prepare and provide Project Change Orders (PCOs) related to scope or schedule changes.
• Use data‐driven decision-making and reporting tools to maintain project schedule, budget, and scope.
• Develop and execute equipment commissioning, process commissioning, and integration test plans.
• Travel to customer sites for kickoff, installation kick off, and acceptance testing (~30%).

What You Bring:

• 7+ years managing large-scale industrial automation, material handling, or construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of experience and certifications (PMP, Lean Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum) considered.
• Experience managing 10+ projects with a combined portfolio of $2M+.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, risk management, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of automation systems, integration, commissioning, and supplier relationships.
• Experience with labor/material tracking tools like Wrike, Smartsheet, or ERP systems.
• Ability to develop dashboards, KPIs, and data-driven reporting for project performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities with a focus on financial outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Advanced problem‐solving and decision‐making capabilities with a forward‐thinking, proactive approach.
• Proven ability to coordinate on-site activities with customers and contractors in complex environments.
• Capable of developing and delivering presentations and written materials for diverse audiences.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and industry‐related technical instructions and specifications.
• Forward‐leaning mentality, continually looking for ways to solve problems and improve outcomes.

What Success Looks Like:

• Consistently delivers projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Maintains accurate forecasting and strong cash flow performance.
• Demonstrates strong customer satisfaction and supports repeat business.
• Positively contributes to PMO practices and cross-functional alignment.

Why Adaptec Solutions?

• High-impact role with visibility across executive leadership and customers.
• Opportunity to lead industry-defining automation solutions that shape the future of manufacturing and distribution.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with room to influence PMO practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, plus the ability to work on projects that truly make a difference.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $120,000 – 150,000/yr. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for a Technical Ink Manager. Our client is a leading Digital Imaging company in Rochester.

This role serves as the central interface between OEM ink suppliers, internal R&D, Sales, Service, and Applications teams, ensuring inks remain a differentiated, high-performance, and compliant component of equipment solutions.

This position owns ink quality, performance, and regulatory integrity and serves as the subject-matter expert for all ink-related technical, commercial, and operational matters.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ink supplier relationships and coordinate with EU R&D partners, serving as the primary technical contact for ink specifications, performance standards, and compliance requirements
• Define ink development priorities, including new formulations, reformulations, and product lifecycle transitions aligned with customer needs and equipment roadmaps
• Support pricing, supply, and contract discussions with ink vendors to ensure alignment with cost targets, volume expectations, and performance standards
• Establish and maintain ink performance standards across all ink families, including color accuracy, adhesion, durability, jetting behavior, and substrate compatibility
• Own escalated ink quality, batch, or performance issues, driving structured root cause analysis, corrective actions, and proactive customer communication
• Benchmark inks against competitive alternatives to identify performance gaps and continuous improvement opportunities
• Serve as the escalation point for ink-related technical issues in support of Service and Applications teams
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to position inks as a competitive advantage in the equipment sales process
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and sales enablement materials, including performance data, compliance documentation, and application guidance
• Deliver targeted training to Sales and channel partners
• Ensure all ink products meet applicable regulatory, safety, and certification requirements, including food contact, VOC, and chemical compliance standards
• Proactively manage regulatory changes and component updates with suppliers to prevent field disruption
• Maintain accurate, current, and accessible technical and regulatory documentation for internal teams and customers
• Participate in ink governance and review forums to track quality metrics, open issues, development projects, vendor performance, and roadmap alignment
• Provide technical input on emerging applications, substrates, and market trends
• Support ink product lifecycle decisions, including product introductions, optimizations, phase-outs, and customer transition planning

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Print Technology, or a related technical field
• Five or more years of experience in digital UV inkjet, ink or materials development, or OEM printing equipment environments
• Demonstrated experience leading external supplier or technology partner relationships in a technical capacity
• Proven ability to navigate OEM and customer relationships
• Strong understanding of UV inkjet systems, ink chemistry, printhead behavior, and curing technologies
• Working knowledge of color management, print quality metrics, and substrate compatibility
• Familiarity with ink-related regulatory and compliance standards

Salary:

$80,000 – $140,000

“Beyond TalentEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Beyond TalentEdge to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.”

Title:                         Program Manager – Precision Optics

Location:                  Rochester, NY

Company: EvolvOptic is a leading supplier of precision machined optical blanks. We are shaping the future together with our collaborators and customers. We are growing our capacity and capabilities for blank manufacturing. The same experienced team that made our company a respected leader in our field remains on the frontlines, keeping production humming and delivering an array of high-quality components. We are proud and honored to be a partner to our customers for their optical component needs providing best-value solutions to meet their priorities, including cost, schedule, and assured quality.

The forecast for the future is bright. We are expanding into large, complex optical components by pulling together the right team, the right technology, and the right methods to provide best-value solutions to ground-based and space-based imaging, semiconductor industry, and high energy optics, such as laser fusion and directed energy. 

Salary: $90K/yr - $120K/yr

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for leading complex precision optics programs from initial pursuit through contract award program execution, and delivery. This role owns cost, schedule, and technical coordination across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. In a small-business environment, the Program Manager is hands-on, highly cross-functional, and directly engaged in both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full program lifecycle for large precision optics projects.
• Serve as primary customer point of contact for program execution, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop and manage program schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including opto-mechanical engineering, manufacturing, metrology, quality, and supply chain.
• Translate customer requirements into executable technical and manufacturing plans.
• Lead design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and internal program reviews.
• Manage subcontractors and key suppliers for optical materials, coatings, fabrication, and testing.
• Track earned value, cost performance, and schedule performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead proposal development, cost estimating, and transition from proposal to execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency, predictability, and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience in precision optics, photonics, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of optical fabrication, coating, metrology, and alignment processes.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, and technical risk for high-value, low-volume programs.
• Strong customer-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a small, fast-paced organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, Optics, or Business
• PMP or equivalent program management certification
• Experience with government or aerospace contracts
• Familiarity with ITAR, ISO 9001, or AS9100 environments
• Hands-on technical background in optics or opto-mechanical systems

Key Competencies

• Technical credibility with engineers and manufacturing teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication
• Risk-driven decision making
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge optics programs with direct customer impact
• High visibility and influence in a growing small business
• Collaborative, technically driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits

This position is subject to US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require US person status. A “US person” is defined by these regulations as a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card holder”), political asylee, or refugee.

All employees must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required consistent with federal law (Form I-9). Export control assessments are conducted separately to ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR.

EvolvOptic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic protected by state or federal law.

• Growth opportunities to uplevel your career
• A people-centric culture embracing and celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences within our team
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits focused on well-being
• An opportunity to shape the future of health care by joining a team recognized as a Best Place to Work For in the NY Capital District, one of the Best Companies to Work For in New York, and an Inclusive Workplace.

• Engineer, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies.
• Collaborate closely with application teams, architects, security, networking, and leadership to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
• Automate cloud deployments and configurations using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Drive adoption of cloud engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices.
• Implement cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Continuously optimize cloud cost, performance, and scalability across workloads
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting to ensure uptime and performance.
• Evaluate new Azure services, run proofs-of-concept, and drive platform innovation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning and technical excellence.

• Education, Licensures, & Certifications

   

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, system engineering, system analysis, or equivalent experience.

• Required Job Skills

   

  • Strong technical experience working in Microsoft Azure including compute, storage, networking, security, and automation.
  • 5+ years in Information Technology, with at least 3+ years in Azure-based Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure roles.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience with Cloud governance through Policies, Blueprints, RBAC, and landing zone architecture.
  • Experience with Cloud Identity Providers (EntraID).
  • Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Strong planning, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience in healthcare or regulated industries is a plus.

Akkodis is seeking a for a Manufacturing Project Manager job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering to be considered for this role. Will commission process systems as part of a startup team at client locations throughout the U.S. Will also provide ongoing client support at factory sites or via remote connection.

Salary Range: $110/year to $130/year; The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Manufacturing Project Manager job responsibilities include:

• Continuous self-improvement.
• Cultivate professional relationships with clients.
• Read and understand project contract documents.
• Secure growth opportunities and initiate new projects.
• Develop project budgets and prepare and present proposals to clients.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure projects meet deadlines.
• Ensure that project deliverables are met with the highest level of quality and within budget.
• Lead project teams comprised of process, electrical, and software engineers.
• Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
• Lead project review meetings with project teams and customers.
• Properly initiate, define, develop, execute, and close out projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ related experience
• Experience working within the food, beverage, dairy or pharmaceutical industries is required.
• Experience leading project teams and mentor individuals.
• Experience with process design and control system integration.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or

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Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• Medical/ Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Holidays and PTO

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