Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join Weiss-Aug - A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and InnovationBe part of a company that's shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.
Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.
Why Join Us? At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled
Quoting/Estimating Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for crafting complex proposals and developing unique, vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for our customers, supporting the Machining Operations. This is role is an engineering liaison working with Business Development Managers, Engineering Innovation Teams, Manufacturing Centers of Excellence, and Executive Leadership with the purpose of generating accurate and detailed costing proposals that exceed customer expectations for quality, price, and delivery.
Responsibilities- Manage quote opportunities and meet Quotation deadlines.
- Develop detailed cost estimates
- Conducts the feasibility of RFQ's and analyzes data on all factors that affect the cost and manufacturability of the product, including engineering drawings, raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and capital costs.
- Review customer models, prints, and specifications for manufacturability and identify risks, required tolerances, durometer considerations, and tooling impacts.
- Generate formal customer quotations with clear assumptions/exceptions, lead times and commercial terms.
- Develops the quotations of the modifications/adjustments occurring after the initial order.
- Work with Engineering to validate cycle times, scrap assumptions and other processing details.
- Support Sales and Business Development during customer interactions, RFQ's, technical calls and quote reviews documenting assumptions for tracking purposes.
- Partner with Supply Chain to verify raw material cost, MOQ, lead time and other purchasing requirements.
- Coordinate with Quality Engineering on regulatory and inspection requirements/expectations (AQL, PPAP, IQ/OQ/PQ efforts).
- Maintain accurate cost models, work center rates, and quoting templates.
- Continuously refine estimating logic using actual performance data (cycle time, scrap, productivity).
- Update ERP system with validated costing inputs as required.
- Track quote-to-actual performance and drive cost transparency across the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost estimation or a related role in the manufacturing industry, with specific experience in precision machined components
- Direct experience in medical, automotive or aerospace
- Experience with ERP systems (PLEX preferred), cost modelling tools and quotation workflows.
- Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM
- Strong engineering background with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment
- Ability to identify the best possible manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in using SolidWorks or equipment CAD/CAM software packages for estimating and DFM purposes
This position is at our
New Kensington, PA location.
Other Benefits Include- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short Term Disability
- Group Life and Accidental Insurance
US Pay Transparency The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.
If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.
Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
