Reports to: Director of Engineering 
Class: Indirect

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, models, and quality requirements.
• Analyze product designs for manufacturability and identify technical risks.
• Communicate DFM feedback to customers through written or verbal presentations.
• Develop detailed cost estimates including labor, material, tooling, outside processing, equipment, and overhead costs.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to obtain material and subcontractor pricing.
• Determine manufacturing processes, routings, cycle times, equipment requirements and lead times.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations within required deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization during the quotation phase.
• Maintain quotation records, assumptions, and supporting documentation.

• Lead technical execution for cross-functional NPI activities from order receipt through production launch.
• Review customer requirements and ensure flow-down of technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and process development activities.
• Create and validate manufacturing processes, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Lead evaluation for tooling requirements, tooling design, fixture development, and process validation activities and associated lead times.
• Monitor launch performance and drive resolution of technical, quality, and production issues.
• Support production teams during initial builds and ramp-up activities.

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, program managers, quality, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions implementations for NPI-related issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, and shorten lead times.
• Maintain configuration control and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support implementation and compliance with quality management systems and customer-specific requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3-7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, cost estimating, quotation management, NPI, or related roles. 
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, precision machining, electronics manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred. 
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements. 
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, cost estimation, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly and injection molding.
• Ability to perform cost analysis and develop accurate manufacturing estimates. 
• Proficiency with CAD software and technical documentation. 
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or other applicable quality management systems. 
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, and APQP methodologies. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.