Manufacturing Project Engineer

Cannonball Recruiting•Jermyn, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer for a manufacturing facility in Jermyn, PA. The position is responsible for understanding project requirements, assessing models and drawings for manufacturing feasibility, and moving RFQs from initial inquiry through a complete and timely quotation. Success requires the ability to translate technical requirements into clear actions, coordinate multiple contributors, and keep customers informed as projects progress.

Requirements

Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.
Experience with die casting, CNC machining, tooling, metal manufacturing, or another high-volume production environment.
Ability to review and analyze SolidWorks models and engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience coordinating technical RFQs, estimates, customer projects, or manufacturing launches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Respond to technical customer questions regarding new and existing die casting projects, part requirements, tooling, materials, tolerances, and secondary operations.
Review SolidWorks models, customer drawings, specifications, and revision information for completeness and manufacturability.
Lead the RFQ workflow by clarifying requirements, gathering cost and timing inputs, coordinating internal reviews, and preparing accurate, on-time quotations.
Partner with engineering, quality, production, CNC machining, finishing, purchasing, and outside tooling suppliers to align project requirements and deliverables.
Support design-for-manufacturability discussions, including alloy selection, die casting considerations, tooling approach, mold-flow input, machining needs, finishing, and packaging requirements.
Track project schedules, action items, tooling progress, samples, customer approvals, and launch readiness; communicate risks and changes promptly.