Role & Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering models and drawings to define the sequence of machining operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved.
• Make proper cost estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, speeds, type of cutters, feeds and control system limitations.
• Work closely with machinists, quality personnel, design engineers, and management to develop successful commercial proposals.
• Must have experience with simple turning to complex 5 axis machining methods and fixture design; experience with turning and milling programming.
• Experience with sourcing materials and finishes

Required Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with a range of different machining processes including 5-axis milling, live-tooling lathes, grinding, and EDM
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Exotic alloys and their material properties, cutting tools and machine tool capabilities to develop a part machining plan.
• Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications.
• Reviewing customer RFQs for both deliverable and quality requirements
• Communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations.
• Supply chain management and sourcing methodologies
• Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, machining, finishing and QC.
• Creating detailed quote packages for final review.
• Managing quote logs and tracking conversion, margin, and on-time delivery KPIs.
• Experience with a modern CAD package such as Solidworks, Inventor, Onshape, Fusion360, Siemens NX, etc.
• Familiarity with modern ERP/MRP systems

Ability to

• Parse key manufacturing and specification requirements from 2D drawings and CAD models.
• Manipulate and modify 3D CAD models
• Provide technical support to production manufacturing teams and DFM feedback to customers
• Monitor and respond to performance feedback related to project pricing, lead times, and order conversion rates.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing.
• Operate effectively in a team environment.