Process Engineer/Estimator
About The Position
TekniPlex is hiring a detail-oriented and technically proficient Process Engineer/Estimator for its Pleasanton, California site. The role focuses on quote preparation and project management for precision-manufactured custom components and assemblies in a fast-paced, typically high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment serving customers across multiple industries. The position collaborates with subject matter experts and managers in departments including customer service, purchasing, production control, QC/QA, document control, facilities, sales, inventory management, and shipping and receiving. It manages quote flow and preparation and provides day-to-day production support, including hands-on process development, troubleshooting, and jig and fixture design and assembly. The role requires broad knowledge of raw materials and precision manufacturing processes, blueprint interpretation, metrology, CAD modeling and drafting, and production documentation. It also involves selecting materials for jigs and fixtures, supporting equipment research and installation, and applying practices such as SOP development, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and SPC concepts. The site uses GibbsCAM and ESPRIT CAM. The stated annual salary range is $125,000 to $150,000, with pay based on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering, or another relevant engineering or manufacturing degree, certificate, or training; candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on substantial demonstrated professional experience and recommendations.
- 7–10 years of ERP/MRP software use and precision contract manufacturing experience.
- Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9000, AS9100, or ISO 13485 is required.
- Experience collaborating with raw-material and outside-processing vendors during quotation and production to reduce costs and lead times, improve quote turnaround, and resolve production issues.
- Excellent mathematical skills and clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Good visual acuity for inspection, including under high magnification.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders; present information effectively to employees, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to apply arithmetic, basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, occasional climbing and bending, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- JobBoss ERP experience.
- Prior experience with high-volume sheet metal and wire-forming methods such as stamping, four-slide, and CNC wire forming, and high-volume toolmaking.
- SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting expertise.
- Specific medical and surgical component, device, and instrument manufacturing experience, particularly with ISO 13485.
- Experience preparing customer quotes for validation activities such as IQ/OQ/PQ, V&V, PPAP, GR&R, pFMEA, and Control Plans.
- Experience working directly with customers to solve technical manufacturing challenges and advise on DFx.
- Prior CAM and/or NC programming or editing experience.
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CAM programming software, VMM or CMM software, other inspection software, spring design software, load testing software, or microscope camera software.
- Training is available for candidates who do not yet have some preferred skill sets.
Responsibilities
- Manage the organization's quote flow and prepare customer quotes.
- Manage projects involving precision-manufactured custom components and assemblies.
- Collaborate with personnel across customer service, purchasing, production control, QC/QA, document control, facilities, sales, inventory management, and shipping and receiving.
- Provide day-to-day production support, including hands-on process development and troubleshooting.
- Design and assemble jigs and fixtures, selecting materials appropriate to their application and performance needs.
- Apply knowledge of raw materials and materials science to assess materials for customer functional requirements.
- Select appropriate traditional and non-traditional precision manufacturing processes for quotation.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical specifications, GD&T, assembly bills of materials, drawing notes, and related documentation.
- Use metrology equipment and measurement and inspection methods with awareness of their proper use and limitations.
- Create and review 2D and 3D CAD models, drafts, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, overlays, and DXF files; perform CAD-versus-drawing checks and reverse-engineer models from drawings.
- Develop SOPs and illustrated work instructions and apply basic SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S concepts.
- Research equipment, obtain equipment quotes, work with vendors, attend demonstrations, and assist with equipment installation and IQs/OQs.
- Work with raw-material and outside-processing vendors to reduce costs, quote turnaround time, and lead times, and resolve production issues.
- Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders on technical manufacturing challenges and provide technical documentation and presentations.
- Calculate raw material usage and purchased-item requirements and perform dimensional unit conversions.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Telemedicine
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
- Hospital indemnity
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Daily Pay
- Business travel insurance
- Legal plan
- Identity protection
- Flexible benefits program with health care coverage and financial security options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
