Maintenance & Engineering Manager

About us:

Since 1987, Buffalo Tungsten has been a leading independent manufacturer and global supplier of high purity tungsten powder. We have a strong commitment to quality assurance, competitive pricing, and short lead times. Because of our rigorous quality assurance system, the powders we produce meet the highest standards of purity and consistency. We have over three decades of experience and maintain a sole focus on producing powdered tungsten materials through a hydrogen reduction process. We have supplied customers in over 40 countries throughout the world. In addition to pure tungsten powder, we also produce tungsten carbide powder and tungsten carbide based thermal spray powders. Buffalo Tungsten was acquired in 2023 by the Sandvik group and organizationally belongs to the Powder Solutions division within business area Sandvik Machining. Customer Focus, Innovation, Fair Play, and Passion to Win are our values that build the foundation of our company.

About the role:

The Maintenance & Engineering Manager will lead and manage the engineering and maintenance functions to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency of all plant systems and infrastructure. Drive continuous improvement, implement innovative technologies, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role will be based at our site in Buffalo (Depew), New York.

Your background & profile:

Leadership & Management

Maintenance & Operations

Technical & Process & Optimization

Project & Resource Management

Compliance & Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (or equivalent experience)

Master craftsman training or vocational technical education is a plus.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of technical experience in maintenance or engineering roles.

At least 3 years in a leadership or planning capacity.

Skills

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Benefits:

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package including:

Starting Pay Range: $95-115k

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsupport.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.