Manufacturing Engineer – Quoting Specialist

EM Dynamics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Dynamics, a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility, seeks a detail-oriented DFM & Estimating Engineer. You will analyze customer models and BOMs to identify cost drivers, flag manufacturability issues, and propose improvements before quoting.

You will bridge engineering, sales, and shop operations to ensure quotes are accurate, competitive, and drive on-time delivery. Join a team committed to continuous improvement, high craftsmanship, and strong collaboration

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing engineering or technical quoting.
• Strong CAD and GD&T skills with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of cost margins, labor rates, machine hour rates, and outside processing costs.
• Experience evaluating 3D models, BOMs, and drawings for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer 3D models (STEP/IGES/SolidWorks) and 2D drawings (GD&T) across CNC, sheet metal, and weld/mechanical assemblies.
• Flag non-manufacturable features and tight tolerances outside standards.
• Determine optimal manufacturing methods and establish detailed routings including setup/run times and tooling.
• Draft DFM feedback reports proposing design adjustments to reduce costs and lead times.
• Review complex BOMs with suppliers to estimate outside services and hardware costs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and Shop Floor Leads to compare actual cycle times to quotes.

Skills

DFM/Estimating

CAD Proficiency

GD&T

Costing

Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Paperless Parts

ProShop

JobBOSS

Job description

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a strong stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity. The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together. We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client’s expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented DFM & Estimating Engineer to serve as our primary technical gatekeeper during the quoting process. In this critical role, you will analyze incoming customer 3D models, CAD drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify cost drivers, flag non-manufacturable design features, and propose manufacturability improvements before a quote ever goes out the door. You will sit at the intersection of engineering, sales, and shop operations-ensuring our quotes are accurate, competitive, and technically sound while protecting our shop floor from high-risk or unproduceable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer 3D models (STEP/IGES/SolidWorks) and 2D engineering drawings (GD&T) across CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and complex welded/mechanical assemblies.
• Flag non-manufacturable features, tight tolerances outside industry standards, deep pockets/thin walls, invalid bend radii, clearance/interference issues, or obsolete materials/hardware.
• Determine optimal manufacturing methods and establish detailed routings (operations, setup times, run times, tooling, outside processing like heat treat/plating).
• Draft clear DFM feedback reports for customers, proposing design adjustments that reduce production costs and improve lead times without compromising part functionality.
• Review complex multi-level BOMs to audit hardware, hardware shank codes, standard commercial items, and raw material yields; collaborate with purchasing to estimate outside service and hardware costs.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Shop Floor Leads to compare actual production cycle times against estimated quotes to continuously refine quoting standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in manufacturing engineering, estimating, or technical quoting within a precision contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical understanding of manufacturing processes - specifically CNC milling/turning, sheet metal forming/laser cutting, welding, and mechanical assembly.
• High proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and advanced blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5 / GD&T.
• Exceptional ability to spot tiny discrepancies between 3D models, 2D drawings, and customer BOMs before they turn into costly shop-floor scrap.
• Understanding of labor rates, machine hour rates, material margins, overhead calculation, and outside vendor processing costs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with digital quoting tools or ERP quoting modules (e.g., Paperless Parts, ProShop, JobBOSS)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or equivalent combination of hands‑on shop experience and technical education.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellence!

Accommodation Requirements:

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Use of AI:

We use artificial intelligence tools to help screen applications during the hiring process.