Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Engineering LLC (PE) is an advanced contract manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies, serving customers in the Aerospace & Defense, Power, and Industrial markets. Founded in 1988, PE is part of the HEICO Companies, whose operating businesses collectively generate more than $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Our in-house capabilities include Laser Cutting, CNC Turret Punching, Forming, Welding, Powder Coating, Surface Finishing, and mechanical assembly. We pride ourselves on strong engineering–manufacturing collaboration, technical excellence, and responsiveness to our customers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer supports customer programs from quotation through production in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role serves as a technical link between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and quality, with a focus on manufacturability, cost, and production readiness. This role is well-suited for an early-to-mid career engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on sheet metal fabrication environment and is comfortable balancing desk-based engineering work with regular shop floor engagement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Quoting & Costing

• Support cost estimation and quoting activities for new and existing customer programs
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and 3D models to evaluate manufacturability and cost drivers
• Assist in developing labor and run-time estimates in collaboration with programmers and manufacturing personnel
• Gather pricing for raw materials, purchased components, and outside processing

Engineering & Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and job travelers
• Generate and revise SolidWorks models and drawings, including flat patterns and manufacturing notes
• Ensure engineering documentation aligns with AS9100 / ISO quality requirements and supports repeatable production
• Support laser and turret punch programming efforts, including Amada 4i, with the expectation of developing independent programming capability following training

Manufacturing & Quality Support

• Provide day-to-day engineering support on the shop floor for fabrication, forming, welding, and assembly operations
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) and design review activities
• Support investigations of nonconformances and assist with corrective actions as needed
• Follow and support compliance with ITAR requirements, including proper handling of controlled technical data

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process and design improvements under the guidance of senior engineers and leadership
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts with customers and internal teams
• Assist with standardization of engineering processes, documentation, and best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5–7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, showing progression and enhanced responsibilities
• Background in sheet metal fabrication or other manufacturing disciplines strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO-based quality systems - Quality Experience in an Aerospace & Defense environment highly desirable
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office 365

Desired Attributes

• Willingness to learn and engage directly on the shop floor
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Practical, solutions-oriented engineer with a continuous improvement mindset
• Preferred experience with job costing, estimating, or production support
• Customer-focused attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Compensation Target

• $85,000 - $105,000 - The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 

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