Manufacturing and Sales Engineer

Weco is a value-added single-source contract manufacturer of machined components, finished fabricated sheet metal, and assembled metal products. Our three facilities encompass all aspects of metal product manufacturing including our own on-site finishing with powder, paint, and graphics capability. We serve the OEM Industrial, Healthcare/Medical Device, Aerospace/Defense, Renewable Energy, and Electronics by manufacturing both conventional and the most technically demanding items. We have been doing just that for companies from Fortune 500 to small and midsize firms since 1952.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous sign on bonus
• Opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Several health insurance plan options with a generous employer contribution to the premium
• Long term disability fully paid for by the company
• Enhanced short term disability fully paid for by the company
• Life insurance fully paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance program
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• HRA and HSA options for pre-tax savings with an employer funded HRA benefit
• Pet insurance enrollment option

Position Summary

The Manufacturing and Sales Engineer is responsible for the link between customers and internal teams, combining technical sales support with manufacturing process expertise. This role is responsible for qualifying customer RFQ’s, cost modeling, contract review, and complete manufacturing process creation.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serves as the technical point of contact for customers.
• Develops and implements manufacturing processes for CNC milling and turning operations as well as manual machining.
• Ensures RFQs are complete, accurate, and actionable to support timely and competitive responses.
• Researches part history and costs using tools such as ERP, quoting software, and CAM software.
• Partners with operations and production teams to analyze and estimate costs associated with manufacturing customer-specific parts.
• Compiles comprehensive quote packages including pricing, lead times, technical specifications, and terms of service.
• Participates in Contract Review for new orders.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve technical questions, minimizing production downtime and ensuring workflow continuity.
• Other duties as required to improve the quoting and manufacturing process.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of contract manufacturing experience specializing in precision machined components with preference for those with aerospace part production preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with aerospace & defense OEMs
• Understands technical drawings and GD&T
• Has practical experience with Milling, Turning, & EDM processes
• Has experience quoting and identifying which machining processes are appropriate
• Understands materials, components, treatments, and finishes used in manufacturing aerospace components
• Proficient using manufacturing software (CAD/CAM, quoting, file viewers, etc).
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Ability to work with scheduled deadlines.

Physical Requirements/Abilities (If necessary)

• Position may require lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged periods of standing, and occasional bending or squatting.
• Candidates should be able to comfortably perform physical tasks associated with the role, ensuring a safe and productive work environment. 
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.