Project Engineer - 1st Shift

Eptam Plastics, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eptam Plastics, Inc. in Northfield, NH, is seeking a Project Engineer on 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) to develop quotes for CNC parts and drive New Product Introductions. The role focuses on accurate, timely bids for components used in medical and biotech applications.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering technology or equivalent and 5+ years in manufacturing with CNC knowledge, tooling, and quoting experience. Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering tech is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with CNC machining and quoting experience.
• Comfort with reviewing drawings, specs, and quality requirements for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotes for CNC-machined components and NPI opportunities.
• Review customer drawings, models, and specs to determine manufacturability.
• Calculate material, cycle times, labor, tooling, and other costs for quotes.
• Quote using current software and available capacity; track activity and results.
• Support Inside Sales, Business Development, and Project Management teams.

Skills

CNC Machining

Quoting / Estimating

Manufacturing Engineering

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Northfield, NH, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1568

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Eptam Precision is looking for aProject Engineer - 1st Shift to join our team in Northfield, NH,

Join us as we create devices being used in all facets of the medical industry. Our parts are seen in the following areas including biopharma, molecular diagnostics, robot-assisted surgeries, implantable devices, and much more. We look forward to sharing more about how we help the world around us.

Since its founding in 1981, Eptam Precision, a Northfield, New Hampshire based company, has been a leader in solving the most difficult challenges in plastic component manufacturing and CNC machining. Eptam Plastics is the largest North American manufacturer of machined plastic products and assemblies. The professional team comprises over 285 engineers, production specialists, and dedicated quality control experts.

The FDA-registered, ISO 13485 center also features comprehensive automated inspection. With 10+ probe and vision coordinate-measuring machines (CMM), Eptam Plastics can support you with metal-to-plastic conversions, material design support, and design for manufacturability using FMEA practice. Eptam Plastics is the leader in complex multi-axis plastic machining using 3-, 5-, and 7-axis machine centers, CNC turning, Swiss, milling, routing, sawing, and drilling. We believe that the key to our success is combining world-class machining with our world-class metrology. Partnering those components with our proven processes and exceptional team helps us bring the best to our customers and the world.

Eptam Solutions, Our parent company, with locations throughout the United States, is at the heart of manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep.

Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee-focused company. We excel at what we do for our customers, employees, and the world.

1st shift - 7:00AM to 3:30PM (Monday through Friday)

POSITION SUMMARY

• Development of timely, accurate, and competitive quotes for new CNC-machined components and New Product Introduction (NPI) opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and competitive quotes for new CNC-machined components and NPI opportunities.
• Review customer drawings, models, specifications, quality requirements, and other technical documentation to determine manufacturability and develop a competitive manufacturing approach.
• Calculate material requirements, cycle times, labor hours, tooling costs, outside-processing costs, scrap factors, and other data needed to prepare complete quotes.
• Quote new components using current software, manufacturing equipment, capabilities, and available capacity.
• Analyze historical quote data, actual manufacturing performance, margins, and win/loss results to identify trends and improve future quoting accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and organized quote documentation, assumptions, supporting calculations, and revision history.
• Track quotation activity and support reporting on quote volume, response time, win rate, expected revenue, margin, and new-business pipeline.
• Respond promptly to questions and requests from customers, Business Development, and site leadership.
• Provide technical support to the Inside Sales, Business Development, and Project Management teams.
• Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond receiving instructions. Can get along with co-workers or peers and respond appropriately to feedback from a supervisor in a professional manner.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides training and guidance to the engineering and operations team(s).
• Support current production needs for troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Participate in activities pertaining to cycle time and process improvements.
• Good housekeeping, safe work ethics, and conducting self in a professional manner.
• Proper handling and transportation of all materials, parts, and equipment to prevent damage and loss of finished product.
• Represent the company as required during customer, internal and ISO audits, as well as FDA inspections.
• Understand the sensitivity of the data handled by the systems under your control and take appropriate measures to protect it.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• EXPERIENCE: 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a background in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, programming or estimating/quoting, equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted OR demonstrated ability to execute the Essential Functions for this position. Internships and PT experience acceptable. Familiarity with machined plastics preferred but not required.
• LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND/ REGISTRATIONS: None

ADP1568

SHIFT DETAILS

1st shift - 7:00AM to 3:30PM (Monday through Friday)