Hydraulic and pneumatic component manufacturer with engineered OEM and MRO solutions
Power Drives manufactures and distributes hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies, components, and custom skid systems across multiple U.S. locations. The hiring profile is heavily weighted toward manufacturing (6 roles) versus engineering (2), with most positions junior-level—typical for a mid-sized OEM scaling production capacity. Active pain points center on manufacturing cost and throughput, matched against projects in process documentation, tool design, and cost development, suggesting internal focus on operational efficiency rather than product innovation.
Power Drives designs and manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic components, assemblies, and engineered systems. The business operates across three channels: a distribution arm representing global brands through five retail locations; an in-house manufacturing operation producing OEM hose and tube assemblies from prototype to high-volume runs; and an MRO service business repairing and custom-building assemblies on-site. The company also designs and manufactures custom skid systems, including proprietary idle-reduction technology for the locomotive market. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with over 200 employees, Power Drives holds ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016 quality certifications.
Power Drives uses Solidworks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Inventor for CAD and product design work. Sales and operations are supported by HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho.
Power Drives is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, and operates multiple manufacturing and distribution locations across the United States. Hiring is currently U.S.-focused.
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