Manufacturing Engineer - CNC; Edwards Vacuum

Location & Compensation

Buffalo, NY – production at the new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

Salary Range: $60,000 – 87,000. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Manufacturing Engineer – CNC supports development, automation, cost optimization, and continuous improvement for CNC mill‑turn, grinding, and secondary operations.

• Identify, specify, and install new equipment.
• Provide manufacturing engineering support to the operational team.
• Maintain data system integrity with change orders, non‑conformance tracking, and routing updates.
• Support continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost.
• Perform time studies for assembly processes to support routing and process flow.
• Define, set up, and prepare job orders and manufacturing tooling.
• Collaborate with colleagues, customers, and vendors to gather information, understand requirements, and improve production techniques.
• Create and update SOPs and technical specifications for equipment.
• Document designs, including drawings, specifications, and material lists.
• Participate in training sessions on process, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain punctuality, work cooperatively in a team, and contribute positively.
• Respectfully take direction from supervisor/manager and other duties as assigned.
• Report to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical, or manufacturing (industry experience accepted).
• 2–3 years in manufacturing, machining, assembly, or operations.
• Experience with CNC equipment – Mill‑turn and/or OD grinding preferred.
• Knowledge of Kaizen, 6S, Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Project, Solid Works.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Encompix beneficial).
• Strong English verbal and written communication;
  Korean language skills are a benefit.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role involves desk‑based tasks and on‑site inspections requiring moderate physical activity.

• Sitting/Stationary: 40‑50% of time.
• Hand & finger use: 30‑40% of time.
• Standing/Walking: 30‑40% of time.
• Lifting/Carrying: occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: 20‑30% of time.
• Repetitive motions: 20‑30% of time.
• Environmental factors: moderate noise, occasional contaminants; protective equipment required 30‑50% of time.

Annual variable compensation bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, training and development, parental leave, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Edwards Company hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status, or any factor prohibited by law, and affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action across all applicable laws.