Manufacturing Engineering & Estimating Lead

MW Components - Northern Wire is looking to add a Manufacturing Engineering & Estimating Lead to our team! 

Immerse yourself in what MW Components has to offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Quarterly Incentive Program
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Educational Assistance Program
• Collaborative Culture
• Innovative and Impactful Work
• Employee Wellness Program

 

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineering & Estimating Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing and estimating systems and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and coordinates the activities of the department.
• Discovers potential problems, solves problems, implements changes, and continuously monitors progress.
• Attends production meetings on a regular basis for status updates and product launches.
• Leads quoting process reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, overhead, and subcontractor costs for manufacturing projects.
• Prepare and submit detailed quotes and proposals to customers or internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure estimates are feasible and accurate.
• Analyze production processes and materials to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain historical cost data and build standardized cost databases.
• Document assumptions, calculations, and pricing rationale for estimates.
• Oversees the development of Engineering Masters.
• Attends and participates in on-site client visits.
• Budget responsibilities for the department including all software seats, training, travel and identifying new opportunities for continuous improvement in operations.
• Develops and monitors policies and procedures for department.
• Set up, program, and operate CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machines, and manual equipment to produce complex, tight-tolerance parts.
• Edit or create CNC programs at the machine or offline (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, etc.).
• Lead complex machining setups, including fixture design recommendations and tool selection.
• Read and interpret advanced engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Perform first-article inspections and verify part conformance using advanced measurement tools (CMM, optical comparators, bore gauges, micrometers, etc.).
• Diagnose machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, thermal expansion, and programming errors; implement corrective actions.
• Optimize machining processes to reduce cycle time, improve tool life, and enhance part quality.
• Develops and presents updates in management meetings, such as management review meetings.
• Directs department in scheduling workload and status of available hours.
• Maintains and enforces compliance of directory structure.
• Determines needs and cross-trains all employees to ensure backup in all areas.
• Monitors programming machining times to quoted times.
• Effectively and proactively manages continuous improvement on existing programs.
• Sets goals for each employee and monitors their activity.
• Responsible for employee development, including programming skills, problem solving, teamwork, and identifying team members for program management projects.
• Facilitates good working relationships among subordinates and across all departments.
• Monitors creation of set-up and tear-down documentation.
• First line of engineering assistance for operations.
• Responsible for all project schedules and projects within the department.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and one on ones with staff.
• Works with other functional areas (Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing, etc.) to obtain cooperation, agreement or assistance as required to get the job done correctly within budget and on time.
• Responsible for Performance Management, including selection, training, employee development, performance reviews, and disciplinary action.
• Support manufacturing process in varying capacities, as required.

 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong personnel leadership skills leading a team while developing leaders within the dept.
• Strong communication and presentation skills up and down the organization.
• Good organizational