Manufacturing and Estimating Engineer

Specific Duties Include:-      Read and understand technical/engineering drawings and related documentations such as condition of supply and engineering change notes.-      Provide guidance and advice to production and sales staff to ensure designs and request for quotes are fit to manufacture.-      Estimate and record product cost throughout the design lifecycle and provide suggestions to the project team to reduce the cost through design changes, material selection, tooling investment and manufacturing processes.-      Determine the most optimum and efficient manufacturing processes pertaining to all work centers, which includes operation sequences for internal bill of materials.  This needs to be tracked, updated and reviewed throughout the lifecycle of the bid/project.-      CAD technical support: Use of CATIA V5 and other CAD software to manipulate CAD models, visualize parts, extract dimensions, read annotations and create geometries.-      Assist with the development, evaluation and implementation of manufacturing processes, procedures and best practices to improve quality, reliability and productivity by using LEAN methodologies.-      Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.-      Coordinate activities associated with "first article build" of new products, ensuring that fabricated items are traceable to documented standards at the time of release of product into the production mode.-      Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions about procedures, standards, and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.-      Adhere to all company policies and procedures that are communicated and implemented within the company.-      Perform basic office functions as needed and maintain a clean organized work area and records.Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or six years of relevant experience or a combination of both.Very good understanding of fabrication, assembly and complex machining processes.Proficiency in using CAD/Catia programs and/or other similar programsExperience in cost estimating.Understanding of engineering drawings, tooling requirements, configuration management, project life-cycle, and lean manufacturing.Must be able to multitask and have strong organizational skills.Excellent communication skills including both verbally and written form.Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Willingness to travel if required.Good knowledge of Microsoft excel and word.Bolsan is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to a diverse work force and a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This position requires use of information which is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by 22 C.F.R  Manufacturing and Estimating Engineer AUD Eighty Four 15330-2918