Aerospace Design & RFQ Estimation Expert

Lincoln Electric; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric seeks an Aerospace Design & Applications Engineer to extend the Sales and Estimation Team. You will prepare cost and timing estimates, develop conceptual designs, and coordinate with customers and internal teams on opportunities.

Travel up to 10% to customer facilities is required, with on-site presence essential for project success. You will leverage aerospace manufacturing knowledge, CAD tools, and print literacy to deliver accurate proposals.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in Aerospace Design and Applications environment
• Understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, etc.)
• 5 years experience designing in 3D modeling software UG/NX, CREO, CATIA or Solidworks. UG/NX preferred.
• Must have an understanding of Aerospace applications and uses
• Able to read blueprints, GD&T and understand print release and revision levels
• Understanding of departmental process flow including fabrication, machining, outsourcing, machine prints, assembly, and inspection
• 5 years’ experience in a product life cycle environment
• Strong time management skills, work well with others, the effective setting of priorities and sense of urgency, ability to clearly define roles, responsibilities and objectives
• Demonstrate ability to take direction and execute tasks in a timely manner
• Effective strategic and planning thought processes
• Able to work independently and self motivated
• Strong communication and presentation skills to customers and leadership
• Demonstrates a commitment to Quality, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Focused on customer needs, builds and maintains trust in customer relationships
• High school diploma/GED, certificate in Product Development, Machine Tool Technology or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/manage quote data requests / tasks on a daily basis
• Support concept Design requests for related opportunities
• Effectively support and communicate with Sales / Estimation /Marketing team on data management of new opportunities at a proposal level
• Works across business to resolve or elevate issues internally that could potentially impede project progress for the customer
• Coordinates with Sales and Estimation Team
• Recommend and share strategic improvements that can improve internal processes.
• Assure customer relationships are managed appropriately
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Job description

Lincoln Electric seeks an Aerospace Design & Applications Engineer to extend the Sales and Estimation Team. You will prepare cost and timing estimates, develop conceptual designs, and coordinate with customers and internal teams on opportunities.

Travel up to 10% to customer facilities is required, with on-site presence essential for project success. You will leverage aerospace manufacturing knowledge, CAD tools, and print literacy to deliver accurate proposals.