Engineer - Mechanical

This individual should bring:

• Strong design aptitude, with the ability to apply CAD/CAM skills to real-world manufacturing challenges and create value for both customers and the business.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including teamwork, constructive feedback, and project coordination.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with customers, sales teams, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and CRM systems to support quote development, tracking, and follow-up.

Core Qualifications

Strong knowledge of indexable tooling, (>5 years of experience), including:

• Turning
• Milling
• Drilling
• Grooving and Threading

Ability to interpret and evaluate:

• Part prints
• GD&T
• Material specifications
• Machine capabilities and process requirements

Understanding of key machining and cost drivers, including:

• Speeds and feeds.
• Tool life
• Cycle time
• Cost per part
• Insert grade and geometry selection.

Ideal Background

• Experience working for a cutting tool manufacturer, distributor, or machining company.
• Experience quoting both special tooling and standard indexable products.
• Familiarity with aerospace, medical, automotive, or general machining applications
• Ability to recommend tooling solutions based on workpiece material, setup rigidity, coolant application, machine horsepower, and production volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of RFQs, prints, and machining requirements
• Select appropriate indexable tooling solutions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations.
• Support outside sales and customers with technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and vendors regarding feasibility and lead times.
• Help improve quote win rate, margin performance, and response time.
• Design custom and indexable cutting tools, including complex geometries used in precision machining
• Own tooling designs from concept phase through production release
• Collaborate closely with sales, applications, and manufacturing teams
• Ensure designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets
• Prepare detailed engineering documentation and CAD models for production

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering
• Experience designing indexable cutting tools (boring bars, inserts, form tools, or similar)
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Understanding of metal cutting processes and machining applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills