Description
Xometry is looking to add an experienced cost estimator to our Pre-Sales Engineering team. The Application Engineer, Partner Quoting is responsible for client quoting, supplier sourcing, production planning, and supporting on-time order fulfillment. A successful candidate will have at least 8 to 10 years of experience in a machining/manufacturing quoting environment. The position will require competencies that include CAD proficiency, CNC machining/manufacturing experience (which includes multiple axis milling, turning, welding, grinding, EDM etc.), experience communicating CNC designs for manufacturability feedback, costing, and sound technical communication aptitude.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Analyze engineering models/drawings to define the sequence of manufacturing operations to ensure that the design intent and component quality can be achieved.
- Make proper estimations, taking into consideration such factors as materials, tooling, manufacturing times, inspection times, and types of equipment required.
- Work closely with Machinists, Quality, Engineering, Management, and other team members to successfully satisfy the end customer.
- Experience with sourcing material and finishes.
- CNC machining/manufacturing cost estimating experience on prototype, low volume, and high-volume quantities.
Must Have Knowledge of:
- Multitude of CNC machining/manufacturing technologies
- Must have experience and/or extensive knowledge with programming and set up of CNC machines (3/4/5 axis milling, CNC lathes, live tooling lathes, Swiss machines etc) and simple custom tooling knowledge.
- Preferable knowledge of welding, grinding, wire EDM, assemblies, finishing etc.
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
- Protocols, standards, technologies, and machining applications.
- Reviewing customer RFQs to determine material requirements, processing and job routing.
- Communicating with customers to accurately define requirements and expectations.
- Work with outside vendors/services to achieve the best possible prices and solutions.
- Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with process time in engineering, manufacturing, finishing, and QC.
- Creating detailed quote packages for final review.
- Managing quote logs daily and KPI tracking
Ability to:
- Interrogate engineering solid models, drawings and is familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Manipulate / modify solid models.
- Provide technical support to machinists and process engineers during CNC manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational discipline.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally, and in writing.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Effectively review and analyze DFM (design for manufacturing) problems.
- Operate effectively in a team environment.
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