Multi-Axis Machining Quotation Project Lead

Ketchie - Concord Facility; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ketchie Inc. in Concord, North Carolina, seeks a Multi-Axis Machining Quotation Project Lead to own the RFQ lifecycle from receipt to quote submission. You will develop compliant, competitive quotations by blending technical judgment with business acumen in a high-precision shop.

You will partner with machinists, materials specialists, and quality to surface risks early, ensure on-time quotes, and maintain profitability across government and commercial programs.

Qualifications

• 7 years of CNC machining experience.
• Ability to read complex drawings and GD&T.
• Develop cost estimates and quotes with margin in mind.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, technical documents, materials specs, and GD&T.
• Develop cost estimates and detailed quotations aligned with company goals.
• Recommend process changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead discussions with customers and coordinate across sales, production, quality.
• Support new part launches and prove-outs for manufacturability.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Read drawings

Cost estimation

Project leadership

Tools

Mastercam

Mazatrol

ERP & MRP systems

Job description

Multi-Axis Machining Quotation Project Lead

Are you the person who can turn a drawing into a dependable quote?

If you can read a complex print, visualize fixturing and tooling, estimate cycle time with confidence, and still keep your eye on margin and delivery, you’ll feel right at home at Ketchie Inc. in Concord, North Carolina.

We’re a full-service precision CNC machine shop serving government and commercial customers across Rail, Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Industrial Equipment, and specialized OEMs. Our mission is to give American manufacturers confidence in their supply chain by investing in people, process, and technology.

We operate an AS9100-certified facility equipped with collaborative robots, pallet automation, 5-axis machining, turning, milling, broaching, EDM, grinding, and gear cutting.

Your challenge

Own the RFQ lifecycle for designated customers—from first receipt to final quote submission and order review—acting as the primary point of contact. Build compliant, competitive quotations by blending technical judgment with business acumen.

What success looks like

• RFQs are triaged, prioritized with the Sales Manager, and delivered on time.
• Every quote accurately reflects production time, materials, labor, outside processes, and delivery requirements.
• All customer-submitted requirements are met and documented.
• Margins on awarded work are reviewed upon receipt; recommendations are made to adjust where needed to maintain profitability.
• Technical risks are surfaced early through collaboration with machinists, materials specialists, and quality.

How you’ll do it

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, technical documents, material specifications, and GD&T.
• Develop cost estimates and detailed quotations; evaluate each for cost-effectiveness and alignment with company goals.
• Recommend process changes to improve efficiency and quality without compromising standards.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and coordinate across sales, production, and quality to resolve issues and ensure accurate project execution.
• Support new part launches and prove-outs, translating intent into manufacturable methods.

What you bring

• 7 years of CNC machining experience and a strong hands-on background.
• Mastery of machining processes, tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with new part introductions and prove-outs.
• Excellent planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred familiarity with Mastercam and/or Mazatrol.

Technical toolkit

• Time Study Analysis
• CNC Programming
• ERP & MRP Systems
• AS9100 Experience

If you’re energized by turning requirements into reliable, profitable quotes—and by partnering with skilled machinists in a modern, automated, AS9100 environment,we’d like to meet you.