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Project Mechanical Engineer - Custom-Built Process Systems in Buffalo

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Job Description
Title: Project Mechanical Engineer - Custom-Built Process Systems
Industry: Custom-Built Process Systems / Machinery
Location: Western New York State

Pay: $65,000-$85,000 (depending on qualifications and experience) 

Description

Our client offers its customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, they design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze customer project requirements and communicate with engineering and production.
  • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
  • Single point of accountability to oversee, direct and manage deliverables of projects to customer from end to end of project.
  • Collaborate with vendors/suppliers on pricing, productivity ideas and material substitutions.
  • Approve vendor/supplier deviations.
  • Create Design Change Notice(s) (DCN) for customer driven scope changes to internal teams.
  • Track project scope changes and communicate costs to customers for review/approval.
  • Work with Syteline ERP System or other manufacturing software to create /load part numbers and material routings, update job information and pricing as requirements change.
  • Act as liaison between existing customers and all departments within the company.
  • Facilitate internal Design Review meeting with Engineering & Designers to review compliance with customer requirements.
  • Meet with existing and potential customers.
  • Supporting the Customer Service team, where applicable.
  • Writing and follow-up of non-conformity reports & MRRs where applicable.
  • Represent the customer (point of customer) during design & fabrication of projects.
  • Support customer and 3rd party witness points / inspections at our facilities
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  • Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
  • Minimum two (2) to four (4) years' verifiable experience in process machinery design, or in a related field, is required.
  • Able to travel to Canada to facilitate work on projects manufactured in that location
  • Design experience, with some expertise in 3D CAD, NX or Inventor
  • Awareness of manufacturing methods and procedures.
  • Maintain a customer-focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that customer needs are successfully met.
  • Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to work cooperatively with other project team members as well as customers.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; as well as Adobe Acrobat and Windows.
  • Able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Able to understand proper handling of all paperwork required in department, including reporting of time
  • Able to manage a number of projects at one time with frequent interruptions
  • Able to function and concentrate in a busy, noisy environment

Company DescriptionAliius, Inc. is a nationwide, remote-first staffing firm specializing in engineering, IT, and professional roles. By combining old-school accountability and real relationships with modern, data-driven sourcing strategies, we make hiring simpler, faster, and more effective.Company DescriptionAliius, Inc. is a nationwide, remote-first staffing firm specializing in engineering, IT, and professional roles. By combining old-school accountability and real relationships with modern, data-driven sourcing strategies, we make hiring simpler, faster, and more effective.

Project Mechanical Engineer - Custom-Built Process Systems in Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
Full time

Published on 05/08/2026

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