The Manufacturing and Sales Engineer acts as the technical liaison between customers and internal teams, combining sales support with manufacturing expertise. Responsibilities include qualifying RFQs, cost modeling, contract review, and creating manufacturing processes for CNC and manual machining operations.
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Description
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
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.
Requirements
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.
Salary Description
$85,000 - $110,000
Company information
Weco is a value-added, single-source, contract manufacturer of finished fabricated and machined metal components for product infrastructure and complete assemblies for products that are primarily electrical and electronic focused.Our one facility encompasses all aspects of metal product manufacturing including our own on site finishing with powder, paint and graphics capability. We serve the OEM industrial, medical, transportation, audio, telecommunications, electronics and government sectors 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.• Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication• Custom Metal Enclosures• Custom Metal Storage Cabinets• Custom metal electronic and electrical chassis'• Machined metal components• Paint and powder finishing, graphics and silk screening• Finished assembled productsFor over 60 years, we've provided quality products and consistent results for finished metal parts and assembled products: custom enclosures, cabinets, shipping containers, panels, stands, chassis', mechanical assemblies and infrastructure parts all manufactured to specification and painted or powdered in our own 55,000 sq/ft facility.
