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
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