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Manufacturing Engineer
Apply- ID: 556586
- Posted: 1/13/2026
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: 9 - 12 Months
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer who is looking to join one of the top companies in the Aerospace and Defence industry?
Are you looking to further your career and grow?
Do you have experience in manufacturing and prototyping environment?
If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!
Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Rochester, NY. Interested?
Here's what you'd do:
- The Airborne Focus Factory of client Space and Airborne Systems is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mid-level manufacturing engineer to join our team.
- This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about assembly integration and testing of low volume, high-precision products.
- The selected candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to review, plan, integrate, and test unique opto-mechanical and thermoelectric products in a low volume setting.
- Perform tasks in a manufacturing and/or prototyping environment.
- Review and provide feedback on electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical drawings and designs.
- Translate drawing requirements into detailed work instructions for the assembly, integration, and testing of complex end-products.
- Coordinate with various disciplines to ensure program schedule milestones are met.
- Own product schedule development - coordinate across disciplines to ensure agreement amongst stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot issues individually and collaboratively to find quick and safe solutions that minimize schedule delays.
- Balance multiple projects and priorities and communicate clearly to operations leadership.
- Maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation.
- Adhere to established policies, procedures, and proper labor charging practices.
Here's what you'll get:
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 /Hr
Hours: 9/80 hours/week (1st shift)
Length: Temp to Perm (12 months)
Sound like a good fit
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About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing and prototyping environment
- Experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry.
- Familiarity with machinery, machine building, and precision engineering.
- Experience with Optical Metrology.
- Knowledge of mechanical builds and tolerances, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Ability to review and interpret electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical drawings
- Ability to translate drawings into detailed work instructions
- Troubleshooting technical issues in assembly, integration, and testing
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Ability to communication with internal and external stakeholder.
- Good coordination and collaboration across disciplines
- Multi-tasking given the work environment
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
- Clear communication with operations leadership
- Adherence to policies, procedures, and labor practices
- Quality Management (ISO/AS9100)
- Proactive schedule ownership and stakeholder alignment
- Fast and safe problem-solving under pressure
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.