Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining & Injection Molding)

PrintForm Cloud Manufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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Position Summary:
You will serve as a key technical liaison between customers and PrintForm's internal teams. This includes reviewing CAD models, offering DFM guidance, supporting quotation generation, and helping ensure successful part delivery, especially for CNC-machined and injection-molded components.

Key Responsibilities:

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Analyse 3d CAD models and technical drawings to evaluate the manufacturability of parts.
• Provide DFM feedback for CNC Machining and Injection Molding processes, optimising for quality, cost, and lead time.
• Recommend design modifications to improve process efficiency and reduce manufacturing risk.

Technical Quoting & Cost Estimation

• Assess part complexity, material requirements, tolerances, and finishes to support accurate quoting.
• Collaborate with the global supplier network to gather manufacturing feasibility data and cost inputs.
• Assist sales and project teams with technical insights for competitive quoting.

CAD & Documentation Review

• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD data to validate technical accuracy.
• Ensure clear communication of technical requirements to suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain documentation related to project specs, drawings, and customer interactions.

Supplier Collaboration & Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with manufacturing partners to align expectations on process capability, tolerances, and delivery schedules.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support resolution by coordinating with suppliers and engineering teams.
• Drive quality assurance by validating that manufactured parts meet customer and PrintForm specifications.

Customer Communication & Project Coordination

• Participate in customer calls to provide engineering guidance and clarify technical queries.
• Act as the technical liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Guide customers from prototype to production, focusing on manufacturability and scalability.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to internal knowledge bases and best practice documents.
• Identify recurring technical challenges and suggest improvements to quoting, DFM, and production workflows.
• Stay updated on the latest CNC and injection molding technologies, tools, and materials.

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with U.S.-based engineering, sales, and project management teams.
• Support the execution of multi-disciplinary projects across industries such as aerospace, medical, and consumer products.
• Maintain strong, proactive communication across global teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in CNC Machining and Injection Molding.
• Proficiency in GD&T, machining fundamentals, mold design, and material properties (both plastics and metals).
• Skilled in CAD tools like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work in cross-functional, remote teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in customer-facing or applications engineering roles.
• Familiarity with cloud-based quoting or manufacturing platforms.
• Exposure to other manufacturing processes such as Die Casting and Sheet Metal

Work Schedule:

• Night Shift (to align with U.S. time zones)
• Full remote flexibility within the defined shift hours
  

Benefits:

• Performance-based incentives
• Remote work flexibility
• Health Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration

Why Join PrintForm?

• Be part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven global manufacturing company
• Work with U.S. and international customers and top-tier suppliers
• Gain exposure to diverse projects in aerospace, medical, energy, and more
• Contribute to a team where engineering talent is valued and supported