Manufacturing Applications Engineer - Multi-Process, On-Site

Apex Systems; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers and manufacturing operations in Seattle. You will manage quoting, production planning, and DFM consultation across additive, CNC, welding, sheet metal, powder coating, and assembly.

Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, generating costed quotes, providing DFM feedback, selecting optimal processes, and coordinating across CAD/CAM to prepare parts for production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience across multiple processes.
• 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.
• Analytical skills for cost estimation and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and technical drawings to assess project feasibility across all manufacturing modalities.
• Generate quotes including material costs, labor estimates, and lead times for complex multi-process projects.
• Provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback to optimize parts for various manufacturing processes.
• Recommend optimal manufacturing processes based on part geometry, tolerances, materials, cost, and lead time requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to refine designs and specifications.
• 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.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Multiple processes

3D CAD software

GD&T reading

Cost estimation

Capacity planning

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Mastercam

ESPRIT

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers and manufacturing operations in Seattle. You will manage quoting, production planning, and DFM consultation across additive, CNC, welding, sheet metal, powder coating, and assembly.

Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, generating costed quotes, providing DFM feedback, selecting optimal processes, and coordinating across CAD/CAM to prepare parts for production.