Manufacturing Quote Engineer

1 month ago


cincinnati, United States Metalex Manufacturing, Inc. Full time

Manufacturing Quote Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Metalex is a high-tech contract machine shop with a 50 plus year history of successful collaborations with customers in the Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Defense, and Energy sectors. We’re on the hunt for dynamic, high-energy individuals ready to contribute their upmost to further our team’s success. Ideal candidates will be eager to share their expertise and experiences, learn from our area of expertise leaders and seamlessly integrate into the Metalex culture and systems.

The Quotation Department develops estimates and proposals for build-to-print precision components solicited by our customers which include leaders in the Space, Aerospace, Energy and Consumer Goods Industries. At Metalex, we specialize in the manufacture of a diverse range of products and components, from small, high volume short cycle time parts to oversized parts and assemblies exceeding 30ft in diameter and height. These require extensive project management and outsourcing due to their complexity, precision tolerances and small to medium lot sizes.

In a team oriented setting, the Quote Engineer will assist in generating cost estimates in response to Customer Requests for Quotes (RFQ’s). They will also ensure the quality of their quotes by actively monitoring the real-time performance of awarded jobs in the shop. They will be available to answer questions related to the job’s quotation and will incorporate daily learnings into the quote process. The continuous improvement approach ensures the development of the best quote outcome for both Metalex and its customers

As a part of the selection process, candidates will be given examples of completed parts with a list of our equipment and asked to create rough routers, estimate machining times, and explain their choices as part of the interview process.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Must be able to read and analyze blueprints, 3D CAD models, parts lists, Customer specifications and quality assurance clauses to determine manufacturing requirements.
  • Request quotes for materials, purchased items, and outside services, or line up assisting teammates to do so.
  • Create a rough process router (i.e. step by step mfg plan) for parts to be machined in our shop, recommending efficient machining practices
  • Estimate machining cycle and setup times, using appropriate tooling, feeds and speeds for the application.
  • Learn and follow Metalex’ quotation processes and system operating with the discipline and creativity required to successfully develop winning quotes and proposals.
  • Review profit/loss and actual hours from same or similar parts from our database.
  • Clearly document and communicate the basis for estimates, to ease the transition from quoting to manufacturing.
  • Monitor job performance in real time, investigating run time overages and answering questions during manufacturing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The # 1 criteria for candidates is the individual must be a “Go-Getter” that is looking for an opportunity to get ahead in their career and has the desire to learn new things each day and help drive continuous improvement
  • A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or relevant technology discipline -OR- 5 years of experience in a precision machining environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills – in individual and group settings
  • Strong time management skills, and the ability to hold self-accountable to deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • An ability to collaborate and build consensus across several departments
  • A motivated and professional attitude
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Power point, Word, Office)
  • Must be a US Citizen

Must be able to pass a drug test when hired and on-going random tests


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3 years of experience in a job shop Estimating or Quoting Role
  • Work experience in a fabrication or machine shop environment
  • Knowledge of machining methods, milling, lathe and grinder capabilities, work flow processes, heat treatment, coatings, and material properties.
  • Entrepreneurial experience or experience in a technical sales role.
  • Experience with very large machining
  • Experience designing or CNC programming in Siemens NX
  • AS 400 experience a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Competitive Wages

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Family Health Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Family Dental Plan

401K Plan w/ 7% Discretionary Match

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Referral Program

Exercise Facility for employees and family

Park available for fishing and weekend picnics Montana cabin available for vacations



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