Acme Industries ยท 6 days ago
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER & QUOTING SPECIALIST
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAcme Industries is a contract manufacturer serving Fortune 500 clients with high-quality precision components. They are seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer & Quoting Specialist to develop fast, accurate, and competitive quotations for complex precision-machined components while providing advanced manufacturing engineering leadership.
ManufacturingMining
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Matthew Hilgendorf
Responsibilities
Use TopSolid (preferred), Esprit, or Mastercam to generate rapid conceptual toolpaths, machining strategies, or partial simulations to support accurate cycle-time estimation
Develop high-level machining plans including workholding concepts, operations sequencing, tool selections, and strategy templates for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining
Apply expert machining judgment to make fast, reliable cycle-time estimates without requiring fully detailed programming unless complexity demands it
Leverage digital libraries, previous machining data, and templated strategies to shorten quoting time
Provide DFM guidance, identify cost drivers, and collaborate with customers on manufacturability improvements
Review RFQs, engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical data packages from aerospace, defense, power generation, rail, mining, and related industries
Develop complete cost models covering labor, machining, programming, materials, tooling, quality, inspection, and outside processes (coatings, heat treat, paint, etc.)
Produce competitive quotes that blend technical rigor with rapid turnaround, using a structured balance of machine simulation, templated estimates, and history-based assumptions
Prepare formal quotation packages including pricing, lead times, technical notes, risk assessments, and deviations
Support customer bid reviews, cost justifications, and pre-award discussions with engineering-backed reasoning
Work closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure feasibility and alignment with shop capabilities
Interpret and ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, NADCAP, and customer-specific requirements
Support long-term and strategic pricing initiatives, including quantity breaks, blanket agreements, and recurring program cost models
Build and refine quotation templates, machining libraries, and digital estimation tools to improve speed and accuracy
Contribute to the development of AI/ML-assisted quoting technology, machining-feature recognition, and automated cycle-time tools
Maintain quote history, performance metrics, win/loss analysis, and priors to continuously improve estimating accuracy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
5+ years of CNC machining and manufacturing engineering experience in a high-precision environment
Advanced CAM experience: Preferred: TopSolid, Previous experience with SmartCAM, Also accepted: Esprit, Mastercam, NX, others
Proven track record of quoting machined components in aerospace/defense or a closely related industry
Ability to generate rapid, reliable cycle-time estimates using expert machining knowledge, partial CAM, templates, and historical data
Strong understanding of complex multi-axis machining, tight tolerances, and exotic materials (Stainless steels, titanium, hardened steels, etc.)
Fluency in GD&T, MIL-SPECs, customer specifications, and technical documentation
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and cost estimation tools
Excellent communication, documentation, and technical writing skills
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency due to ITAR requirements
Preferred
Experience quoting for OEMs or Tier 1 defense/aerospace primes (Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed, Northrop Grumman, etc.)
Working knowledge of AS9100, DFARS, ITAR, and NADCAP compliance
Hands-on experience with fixture design, tooling strategies, and workholding optimization
Background in machining simulation, digital twins, or accelerated CAM estimation workflows
Experience implementing AI, machine learning, or automation in manufacturing/quoting processes
Strong understanding of contract review, risk assessment, and compliance frameworks
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment
Hire on Bonus
401k with company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Gain sharing bonuses
Clean and safe manufacturing facility
Weekly paychecks
10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)
Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck, Ice Cream, etc.)
Company
Acme Industries
Acme Industries is a machinery company that offers aerospace and mining solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Devine
Chief Executive Officer & Board member
Fred Young
Chief Operating Officer
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