Manufacturing Applications Engineer - Multi-Process Expert

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company is seeking an Application Engineer to act as the technical bridge between customers and manufacturing operations across all capabilities. You will own customer quoting, production planning, and DFM consultation for projects spanning additive manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly.

This role requires broad technical knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and translating customer requirements into

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with exposure to multiple processes.
• Strong knowledge of at least two manufacturing modalities (additive manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, or assembly)
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and manufacturing preparation tools
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T
• Strong analytical skills for cost estimation and capacity planning

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and technical drawings to assess project feasibility across all manufacturing modalities
• Generate accurate quotes including material costs, labor estimates, and lead times for complex multi-process projects
• Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback to optimize parts for additive manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly
• Recommend optimal manufacturing processes based on part geometry, tolerances, materials, cost, and lead time requirements
• Collaborate with customers to refine designs and specifications
• Support Customer Success team with technical expertise during customer interactions
• Prepare manufacturing files including 3D printing build prep, CNC programming coordination, and sheet metal nesting
• Plan and schedule jobs across multiple manufacturing processes to optimize throughput and meet delivery commitments
• Conduct capacity planning to balance customer demand with available manufacturing resources across all departments
• Estimate labor requirements for machining, printing, welding, fabrication, coating, post-processing, and assembly operations
• Coordinate with CNC programming team to manage programming capacity and lead times
• Work with manufacturing managers on production priorities and resource allocation
• Analyze part geometry to determine optimal manufacturing approach (additive vs. subtractive, hybrid processes)
• Evaluate material selection across metals, plastics, and composites for different manufacturing processes
• Identify potential manufacturing challenges and recommend design modifications
• Assess trade-offs between cost, quality, lead time, and manufacturing complexity
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Partner with Additive Manufacturing Manager and Subtractive Manufacturing Manager to ensure smooth transition from quote to production
• Work with quality engineers on inspection requirements and first article approvals
• Coordinate multi-process workflows for hybrid projects requiring 3D printing, machining, welding, coating, and assembly
• Support Business Development with technical assessments for new capabilities and technologies
• Collaborate with CNC programmers on manufacturability and programming feasibility

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Multi-process expertise

3D CAD software

GD&T

Cost estimation

Production planning

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company is seeking an Application Engineer to act as the technical bridge between customers and manufacturing operations across all capabilities. You will own customer quoting, production planning, and DFM consultation for projects spanning additive manufacturing, CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly.

This role requires broad technical knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and translating customer requirements into