Manufacturing Engineer/Processing & Estimating

Seeking a CNC Manufacturing Engineer with Estimating and Processing capabilities, designs, plans, and optimizes production processes while accurately forecasting the associated costs.

Responsibilities: Process and Production

The "processing" aspect of the role focuses on developing and improving the systems and methods used to turn raw materials into finished products.

- Process design: Creates the most efficient sequence of operations, from machining and assembly to finishing and inspection. This involves reviewing engineering drawings, product requirements, and technical specifications.

- Continuous improvement: Optimizes existing manufacturing processes using methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and decrease costs.

- Equipment and tooling: Selects, evaluates, and specifies the machinery, fixtures, and tooling required for production. They may also be involved in designing custom tooling.

- Troubleshooting: Investigates and solves technical problems and non-conformances on the production line to ensure smooth operations.

- Documentation: Creates and maintains manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and equipment maintenance protocols.

- Quality assurance: Works with quality control teams to ensure that products meet specified quality standards and to track and analyze product reliability.

Responsibilities: Estimation and Cost

The "estimating" portion of the role focuses on collecting and analyzing data to forecast the financial requirements of a production project.

- Cost analysis: Determines and analyzes all relevant production expenses, including materials, labor, overhead, and other operating costs.

- Data collection: Uses blueprints and technical documents to perform detailed material take-offs and to determine the time, money, and labor needed for a project.

- Cost reduction: Identifies and recommends cost-saving opportunities through the analysis of production methods and materials.

- Bidding and forecasting: Collaborates with sales and management to prepare competitive bids for clients and to create project budgets and cost forecasts.

- Record keeping: Tracks and maintains records of estimated versus actual costs to improve the accuracy of future projections.

Aero Precision Products, Inc. (APPI) is a busy ISO certified precision machine shop, in business for over 50 years. If you would like to be a part of our forward-thinking team with a family feel, this is an excellent opportunity for you to work with a financially sound company established in 1966.

Must be authorized to work in the USA, ITAR compliant:

1. Born in the USA

2. US Citizenship

3. Green Card/Permanent Residence

Must speak English, Spanish a plus.

Air-Conditioned Building. Excellent Benefits. Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time, 1st Shift 7 AM - 3:30 PM or 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person