Process & Quotation Engineer

Department

Engineering

Industry

Precision Aerospace Manufacturing

Quality Standard

AS9100 Rev. D

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process & Quotation Engineer to join our precision aerospace manufacturing team. This role is responsible for transforming customer engineering drawings into complete manufacturing process plans and accurate, competitive quotations for build-to-print aerospace components and assemblies.

The successful candidate will develop manufacturing routings, estimate machining cycle times, determine material and tooling requirements, coordinate outside processing, and prepare detailed cost estimates while ensuring compliance with AS9100 Rev. D quality requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesManufacturing Process Planning

Analyze 2D engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Develop complete manufacturing process plans, including operation sequence, setups, datum strategy, machining methods, and inspection requirements.

Define machining stock allowances for roughing, finishing, grinding, plating, heat treatment, and stress relief.

Plan machining processes for bar stock, castings, forgings, and fabricated components.

Optimize process flow to achieve dimensional accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.

GD&T; Interpretation

Interpret complex GD&T; requirements in accordance with ASME Y14.5.

Apply datum reference frames, feature control frames, positional tolerances, profile tolerances, runout, MMC, LMC, and RFS concepts.

Convert GD&T; requirements into practical machining and inspection strategies.

Identify critical characteristics and tolerance stack-up risks.

Quotation & Cost Estimation

Prepare detailed and competitive quotations for precision-machined components and assemblies.

Estimate machining cycle times using parts-per-hour methodology.

Calculate material, tooling, programming, inspection, assembly, and outside processing costs.

Develop detailed cost breakdowns supporting labor, material, subcontracting, and profit margins.

Coordinate supplier quotations for raw materials and subcontract services.





Outside Process Planning

Plan and coordinate special processes including:

Heat Treatment

Stress Relieving

Carburizing

Electroless Nickel Plating

EDM

Welding

Electron Beam Welding

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

Nital Etching

Determine proper routing sequence to minimize distortion and ensure dimensional stability.

Specify fixturing requirements for outsourced operations.

Tooling & Workholding

Select appropriate cutting tools including carbide and HSS tooling.

Recommend tooling geometries and coatings based on workpiece material.

Design or recommend suitable workholding and fixturing methods.

Utilize modern workholding systems such as Lang, Schunk, Pierson, Haas Tooling, or equivalent to reduce setups and improve productivity.

Assembly Planning

Develop assembly process plans for complex assemblies containing up to 80 line-item BOMs.

Source commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and consumables.

Estimate assembly labor and sequence sub-assembly operations.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all process documentation complies with AS9100 Rev. D requirements.

Support AS9102 First Article Inspection planning.

Identify key characteristics and special process requirements.

Maintain revision and configuration control.

Participate in risk assessment and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5–10 years of experience in precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering.

Experience in build-to-print manufacturing environments.





Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and manufacturing methods.

Technical Skills

Advanced blueprint reading

GD&T; interpretation (ASME Y14.5)

Process planning

Manufacturing routing development

CNC machining knowledge

Tooling and fixture selection

Cycle time estimation

Cost estimation and quotation preparation

BOM development

Assembly planning

Aerospace quality systems

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Material Knowledge

Experience machining and estimating components manufactured from:

Aluminum Alloys

Stainless Steel

Carbon Steel

Alloy Steel

Titanium

Inconel

Nickel Superalloys

Brass

Bronze

Torlon

Valox

Engineering Plastics

Preferred Experience

Aerospace manufacturing

Precision machining

Castings and forgings

Heat treatment processes

Special process routing

AS9100 Rev. D

AS9102 First Article Inspection

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent manufacturing process planning ability

Commercial awareness and cost optimization

Attention to detail

Decision-making under technical constraints

Cross-functional communication

Supplier coordination

Time management

Continuous improvement mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Quotation accuracy

On-time quotation completion

Manufacturing process efficiency

Cycle time accuracy

Cost competitiveness

First-pass manufacturing success

Scrap reduction

Process improvement initiatives

Customer satisfaction

AS9100 compliance

Success Profile A successful Process & Quotation Engineer can independently evaluate unfamiliar aerospace drawings, identify critical manufacturing challenges, develop an optimized manufacturing process, estimate accurate machining cycle times, select appropriate tooling and workholding, determine outside processing requirements, and produce competitive, technically sound quotations that support profitable business growth while ensuring full compliance with AS9100 Rev. D quality standards.

Advantages

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