Engineer - Mechanical

ARCH•Flushing, MI

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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