Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Manufacturing (Edwards Vacuum)

Location and Compensation

• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range : $89,590-111,990K Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
• For more information about our location please click on this link; Welcome to Edwards Genesee Dry Pump Facility - Edwards Vacuum - USA

Your Role

We at Atlas Copco/Edwards Vacuum believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe.

That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead - Manufacturing will lead a team of manufacturing engineers to establish and optimize production capabilities at Product Company Genesee. This role is critical in overseeing the successful transfer of high-precision machining from an existing product company, while driving the ramp-up of production over the next 12 months. The purpose of this position is to ensure the seamless integration of equipment, processes, and personnel, delivering operational excellence, efficiency, and quality in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10 manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of equipment and process transfers from an existing company site to the PC Genesee.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, quality, supply chain) to ensure a smooth ramp-up of production capacity over the next 12 months.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for high-precision machining operations to meet production targets, quality standards, and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing lean manufacturing principles and advanced engineering techniques to optimize processes.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, equipment efficiency, and defect rates.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout the site's operations.
• Some travel (up to 10% in the first 6-9 months) to the existing site to oversee equipment/process transfer may be necessary (but not mandatory), to troubleshoot issues, and train staff, transitioning to minimal travel once the site is fully operational.

To Succeed You Will Need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• HS Degree is required; Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 1-3 years in a leadership role overseeing engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in high-precision machining (e.g., CNC, milling, turning).
• Experience with greenfield site startups or large-scale process/equipment transfers is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt certification preferred), and process optimization methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building abilities, with experience managing technical teams of 3+ individuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

***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.***

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires occasional travel for 10% of the position; overnight or occasionally multiple days.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Excellent working conditions and benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

Benefits Summary

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k 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.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.


No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.


Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.


At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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