Manufacturing Engineer Development
Buffalo
Manufacturing Engineer Development
Full Time • Buffalo
Manufacturing Engineer – Development
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer - Development is responsible for the industrialization of a new project from initial RFQ to validation during production. They will serve as the primary technical liaison between the Moldtech, potential customers, suppliers, and tooling manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer – Development ensures open and constant communication among all stakeholders, and ensures new projects meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Exempt: Yes
Reports to: Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Oversee all initial phases of communication with potential new customers, including review of RFQs, design reviews, and generating quotes.
· Work directly with customers to understand project requirements, then clearly define all project requirements and communicate to Moldtech team.
· Develop project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved on schedule.
· Lead design and development of new tooling and processes with the help of internal resources, tooling manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and the customer.
· Support APQP deliverables such as PFMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
· Ensure work instructions, process parameters, and quality requirements are clearly defined and documented for hand-off to production.
· Conduct trials for new materials, compounds, and tooling, and validate results before production release.
· Assist other initiatives of the Engineering team as directed by management.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
· 3–5 years’ experience in mold design, preferably in rubber molding (compression, transfer, injection).
· Knowledge of rubber curing, flow, and shrinkage characteristics.
Skills & Competencies
· Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
· Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and ISO/IATF quality requirements.
· Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
· Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
· Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.
Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.
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