Be the technical bridge between customers and our manufacturing teams, guiding the growth of new and existing precision machining programs. You will architect manufacturing processes inside a structured quoting database and serve as the primary field contact to ensure technically sound, commercially viable outcomes. Preferred residence: near Kentwood, MI; Marshall, MI; or Wellington, OH.
- Early: Review new RFQs and prints, map out process flows (milling, drilling, grinding, abrasive finishing, heat and surface treatments, tooling/fixtures, work holding, and gaging), then generate first-draft pricing through our database-driven quotation system.
- Mid-morning: Analyze engineering cycle times, process layouts, and manufacturing costs; validate assumptions against material specs, cleanliness/particle count thresholds, and gage plans.
- Late morning: Join plant and customer calls to align on technical expectations, share immediate feedback, and capture action items.
- Afternoon: Head into the field—supplier, customer, or factory—for real-time inspections and troubleshooting; translate observations into corrective actions and ideas.
- End of day: Compile concise reports, disseminate key updates to the right stakeholders, log KPIs, and follow up on quotations with plants and customers.
- Confident application of precision machining knowledge across milling, drilling, grinding, abrasive finishing, heat/surface treatments, tooling, fixtures, work holding, and gaging.
- Accurate cycle calculations, clear process layouts, and cost rollups that support competitive, feasible quotes.
- Immediate, accurate interpretation of technical documentation: part prints, material specifications, process flow diagrams, and cleanliness/particle count standards.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and solution proposals for complex technical issues.
- Support to quality initiatives, including APQP activities.
- On-site, real-time inspection and problem solving at customer or factory locations.
- Relationship-building that earns trust with internal teams and customers.
- Field management discipline—visiting suppliers, customers, and factories to keep projects moving.
- Structured communication: timely reports, targeted information sharing, and performance indicator tracking.
- Active participation in meetings and conference calls with plants and customers, plus diligent quote follow-up.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing/machining/gear manufacturing; or demonstrated project management experience with 5+ years overall.
- Practical background in sales or customer support.
- Working knowledge spanning precision machining technologies: milling, drilling, grinding, abrasive finishing, surface and edge finishing, heat and surface treatments, tooling, fixtures, work holding, and gaging.
