The Engineering Liaison serves as the primary connection between Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning, and other departments to ensure technical requirements are clearly understood and effectively implemented.
This position supports the release, interpretation, and communication of engineering information throughout the manufacturing process.
Minimum Experience and Education
Associate or bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, drafting, machining, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum of three years of experience in engineering support, manufacturing engineering, production support, CNC machining, fabrication, quality, or a related technical role
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings and supporting manufacturing operations
Primary Duties
Engineering and Production Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact between Engineering and manufacturing personnel
Communicate approved engineering requirements, revisions, and process changes to affected departments
Support machinists, fabricators, assemblers, inspectors, planners, and supervisors with technical questions
Coordinate timely responses to production issues that require engineering review
Technical Document Review
Review customer drawings, models, specifications, purchase-order requirements, and related technical documents
Verify part numbers, revisions, materials, dimensions, tolerances, and special requirements
Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear technical information and coordinate resolution
Ensure production teams have access to current approved drawings, specifications, routers, and work instructions
Engineering Change Coordination
Assist with processing engineering changes, redlines, deviations, waivers, and approved revisions
Coordinate review and approval of proposed changes with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Planning
Production Support and Problem Resolution
Investigate production questions involving drawings, tolerances, materials, tooling, fixtures, process steps, or customer requirements
Gather measurements, photographs, process information, and employee feedback for engineering review
Manufacturing Planning Support
Assist with development and review of manufacturing plans, routers, bills of material, and work instructions
Verify that engineering requirements are accurately translated into production documentation
Quality and Compliance Support
Support compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, customer specifications, and company procedures
Assist with first article inspection, nonconformance review, corrective action, and root-cause analysis
Coordinate technical input for material review and product-disposition decision
Support internal, customer, and certification audits by providing requested engineering records or clarification
Promote accurate documentation and consistent use of approved processes
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, fabrication, forming, assembly, and inspection
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, CAD viewers, and document-management software