Aerospace Manufacturing Project Engineer: Process & Quotes

Ferco Tech, Inc; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Ferco Aerospace in Greenwood, IN seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to develop efficient manufacturing processes and prepare cost estimates for aerospace parts. You will review drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine feasibility, materials, labor hours, tooling, and production costs, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Production.

The role supports new product introductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or a related engineering field preferred.
• A technical degree with relevant manufacturing and estimating experience may be considered.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welding, machining, forming, or assembly preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing and estimating experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, CAD models, bills of material, specifications, and RFQs to identify manufacturing requirements and potential risks.
• Determine whether proposed work fits the company’s capabilities, equipment, and product scope.
• Develop manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, labor standards, and workstation layouts.
• Calculate material, labor, machine time, tooling, and outside-processing costs using ERP and estimating tools.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for internal review and customer submission.
• Work with cross-functional teams and customers to develop practical manufacturing and quoting strategies.
• Identify tooling, fixture, material-handling, inventory, inspection, and testing requirements.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and production troubleshooting.
• Track quoted, won, and lost RFQs and compare estimated costs with actual production results.
• Adjust estimating assumptions and manufacturing standards based on actual performance.
• Recommend improvements to product manufacturability, quality, workflow, safety, and cost.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ergonomic, and defect-prevention principles.
• Comply with established safety and Quality Management System procedures.
• Complete other related duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Drawings interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree (related field)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CAD software

Unigraphics/NX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ferco Aerospace in Greenwood, IN seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to develop efficient manufacturing processes and prepare cost estimates for aerospace parts. You will review drawings, specifications, and requirements to determine feasibility, materials, labor hours, tooling, and production costs, working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Production.

The role supports new product introductions and process improvements.