Technical Solutions Engineer

Socket.dev; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ADDMAN Engineering seeks a Technical Solutions Engineer to support the Polymer Division. The role leads proposal and estimating efforts for parts ranging from prototypes to high-volume production, covering aerospace, commercial launch and defense sectors.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability, pricing accuracy and timely quotations, while maintaining documentation and pricing history in enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quoting specialist with engineering experience.
• Attention to detail when investigating RFQs, parts, specs and sources.
• Proficient in CAD systems such as SolidWorks, CATIA or NX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal and costing process for manufacturing quotes.
• Analyze requirements, materials, labor, machine time and tooling.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using pricing models and costing tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to validate manufacturability and lead times.
• Generate formal customer quotations within required turnaround times.
• Maintain quote records and pricing history in internal systems.
• Communicate quote clarifications and production capabilities to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of quote accuracy and turnaround times.
• Assist with order handoff: quotes to production planning and order entry.

Skills

Quoting experience

Engineering experience

CAD systems

Data entry accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or 7+ years aerospace quoting experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ERP systems

Quoting software

Job description

Description

Looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer to support our Polymer Division.

This position can be based out of Carlsbad - CA, Irvine, CA or Rochester, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Solutions Engineer will lead the proposal / estimating process, providing engineering insight into the conceptualization and documentation of detailed manufacturing plans to 3Dprint and assemble parts in support of programs that range from small run prototype jobs to high volume production jobs. Proposals estimates will cover various sectors to include aerospace, commercial launch, and defense.

The Technical Solutions Engineer ensures all quote activity supports customer satisfaction, operational feasibility, and revenue growth while maintaining pricing accuracy and responsiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage, maintain, and continually improve current quality management system that is certified
• Analyze manufacturing requirements including materials, labor, machine time, and finishing requirements, tooling, and production processes needed to fulfill customer requests.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates using established pricing models, ERP systems, quoting software, and internal costing tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to validate manufacturability, cycle times, capacity, and technical feasibility.
• Work closely with the commercial and account management teams to ensure pricing aligns with customer expectations and business objectives.
• Generate formal customer quotations within required turnaround time expectations.
• Maintain quote records, revisions, pricing history, and supporting documentation within internal systems.
• Communicate directly with internal stakeholders regarding quote clarifications, production capabilities, lead times, and cost drivers.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quoting accuracy, quote turnaround
• Time and process efficiency.
• Assist with customer order handoff by ensuring quote details accurately transfer into production planning and order entry systems.
• Monitor pricing consistency and elevate non-standard pricing requests when management review is required.
• Review of incoming customer Requests for Quote (RFQs), drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support commercial team initiatives focused on customer retention, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Other Duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time.

SKILL REQUIREMENT/EDUCATION:

• Proven experience as a Quoting specialist with engineering experience
• High attention to detail and perseverance in order to investigate full RFQ, part, specification and internal requirements and the appropriate source(s)
• Proficient in the use of CAD systems or viewers such as SolidWorks, CATIA and NX to interrogate CAD models and associated annotations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree or + 7 years experience working in quoting / estimating in aerospace industry
• 5+ years of experience working in or with manufacturing teams
• Experience working in a corporate environment supporting multiple locations, Shared service experience is a plus
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Innovative thinker always looking for continuous improvements.
• Good team player works will with other can lead or be follow a leader as needed.
• Clear communicator written and oral.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The performance of this position will require exposure to the manufacturing areas where all areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and other mandatory safety equipment.
• For the most part, ambient temperatures are controlled by climate due to production requirements
• This role regularly operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to airborne powders and particulates. The ability to work in such conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is an essential function of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift) on a manufacturing floor
• Frequent use of hands for handling, sanding, polishing, grinding, and finishing parts
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to operate finishing tools and equipment
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to dust, fumes, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures
• Ability to distinguish colors, finishes, and surface defects as needed for quality inspection
• Sufficient vision (with or without correction) to inspect detailed parts and surfaces
• Ability to safely operate finishing equipment such as grinders, sanders, bead blasters, or similar tools

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

Each employee must be knowledgeable of standard safety policies and procedures and adhere to the same while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognizing the Company’s need to achieve its business objectives. Each employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

ADDMAN Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All terms and conditions of employment will be administered without regard to an individual’s sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to create an all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time, and the employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ADDMAN Engineering reserves the right to add, delete or modify these duties and responsibilities at its discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter the at-will status of the employee.