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Manufacturing Engineer - Capex

CompanyRetech Systems LLC
LocationBuffalo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 16, 2026
About The Company
Since 1963, Retech has been a global leader in the supply of metallurgical processing equipment for demanding industries in ever-changing markets. Our advanced processes and technologies have been applied to melting, refining and casting reactive and refractory metals (like Titanium & Titanium alloys), super alloys and rare earth metals. Retech has been a pioneer in the application of Electron Beam Cold Hearth Melting, Plasma Cold Hearth Melting, and Cold Wall Induction. Retech also developed the Rototrode® (non-consumable arc) and Plasma Arc Centrifugal Treatment (PACT™) technologies. Each custom engineered system produces products with the unique metallurgical and geometric properties that are required by the application. In 2011 Retech became a part of the @SECO/WARWICK Group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of SECO/WARWICK, Retech has an expanded global presence through added sales and service centers around the world. Such a widespread presence benefits our customers through enhanced proximity. Identifying the needs of our customers, as well as understanding the importance of producing relevant, cost-effective technologies, is the foundation upon which Retech is built. With over half of our products built to service the international markets, Retech understands the need for vacuum metallurgical equipment and processes that are both proven and state-of-the-art. Effectively, Retech is also the most fully integrated furnace manufacturer in the world, providing customer access to our wide range of in-house resources, including technology, material and process development. All in an effort to achieve the individual requirements of each project, our team of specialists works with each customer to tailor relevant, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Experience and service, coupled with a complete research, development, engineering and manufacturing, are the key elements to our success and that of our customers.
About the Role

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of furnace building. The primary responsibility of this role is to support multiple furnace and sub-assembly builds, liaising between engineering and industrial assembly. This person will work closely with the project teams, both engineering and assembly, to execute sub-assembly and full furnace builds at Retech.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

/ Understand the design intent and the execution of the furnace.

/ Identify and close gaps in work instructions.

/ Work with the assembly team to establish building plans for furnaces

/ Work with assembly to document and improve furnace and sub assembly work instructions.

/ Resolve any internal manufacturing or assembly issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.

/ Resolve any vendor manufacturing issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.

/ Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency for full furnace builds.

/ Maintain project plans and hit lists to ensure furnaces are complete.

/ Assist in breakdown and shipping planning for furnaces.

/ Drive continuous improvement through better drawings and work instructions.

/ Help organize resource allocation for furnace builds.

/ Support the work of contractors from multiple disciplines on-site.

/ Support assembly teams to ensure all parts are available for sub-assembly and furnace builds.

/ Ability to handle exceptions and ambiguity.


Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

/ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

/ Mechanical aptitude is a must.

/ Electrical, Vacuum, Hydraulic, Water and Pneumatic experience a plus


Education and Experience:

/ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field.

/ 10 + years in a manufacturing setting desired.

/ Engineered to Order large capital equipment experience desired.


Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

/ Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority.

/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

/ Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.

/ Detail-oriented with the ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

/ Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (~15%).


Physical Demands:

/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.  

/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.  

/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  

/ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  

/ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.  

/ The work environment is a manufacturing setting.  

/ Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Key Skills
Manufacturing EngineeringCapexProject PlanningWork InstructionsWorkflow AnalysisResource AllocationMechanical AptitudeVendor ManagementContinuous ImprovementTechnical CommunicationSub-assembly BuildEquipment Placement
Categories
ManufacturingEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineer manages the technical aspects of furnace building, acting as a liaison between engineering and industrial assembly. Key duties include optimizing workflow, improving work instructions, and resolving manufacturing issues to ensure project completion.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$90,000 - $130,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
109
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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