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Are you a CNC machining expert who can quickly evaluate complex parts, develop manufacturing strategies, and build accurate cost estimates?

Acme Industries is seeking a CNC Quoting Engineer to develop competitive quotations for precision-machined components while providing advanced manufacturing engineering expertise. This role is ideal for a manufacturing professional with experience in precision machining environments, strong CAM capabilities, ERP proficiency, and the ability to translate technical requirements into accurate manufacturing costs.

You'll leverage machining knowledge, historical manufacturing data, ERP systems, CAM software, and engineering judgment to build winning quotes for customers across aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, transportation, energy, and industrial markets.

This is more than a quoting role. You'll be a key contributor in improving estimating processes, manufacturing databases, ERP utilization, digital tools, and future automation initiatives that support Acme's continued growth and competitiveness.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 annually

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

• Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Hiring Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Gainsharing Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Clean and Safe Manufacturing Facility
• Long-Term Career Stability - Founded in 1948
• Employee Appreciation Events, Food Trucks, Ice Cream Days, and More
• Opportunity to Influence Manufacturing Strategy and Business Growth
• Work on Complex Programs Across Multiple Industries

The CNC Quoting Engineer is responsible for developing fast, accurate, and competitive quotations for complex precision-machined components while providing advanced manufacturing engineering expertise.

The successful candidate will balance speed and technical accuracy by combining machining knowledge, CAM software, ERP data, historical manufacturing information, engineered assumptions, and best practices to generate reliable cycle times and cost estimates.

This role plays a critical part in supporting Acme's growth while helping improve the systems, templates, tools, and technologies used throughout the quoting and estimating process.

• Made2Manage ERP (Preferred)
• TopSolid (Preferred)
• SmartCAM
• Mastercam
• Esprit
• NX
• CAD/CAM Systems
• CNC Machining
• Cost Estimating
• GD&T
• Manufacturing Engineering

• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, CAD models, customer specifications, and technical data packages
• Develop complete manufacturing cost models covering labor, machining, programming, materials, tooling, quality, inspection, and outside processing
• Generate accurate cycle-time estimates and manufacturing plans for complex machined components
• Utilize ERP data, manufacturing history, and CAM-generated machining strategies to develop competitive quotations
• Prepare formal quotation packages including pricing, lead times, assumptions, technical notes, risks, and exceptions
• Support customer quote reviews, cost justifications, and pre-award technical discussions
• Develop pricing strategies for recurring programs, blanket orders, and volume production opportunities

• Use TopSolid, SmartCAM, Mastercam, Esprit, NX, or similar software to develop conceptual machining strategies that support accurate estimating
• Create high-level manufacturing plans including operation sequencing, tooling strategies, machine selection, and workholding concepts
• Develop reliable cycle-time estimates without requiring fully detailed production programming unless complexity demands it
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs
• Identify manufacturing risks, cost drivers, and process improvement opportunities
• Support quoting efforts for complex machined castings, forgings, and precision-machined components

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Production teams
• Ensure quoted processes align with manufacturing capabilities and capacity
• Interpret and ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry standards
• Support strategic pricing initiatives and long-term business opportunities

• Utilize ERP systems to support estimating, costing, routing structures, labor standards, and manufacturing analysis
• Help improve quoting templates, machining libraries, estimating methodologies, and ERP data integrity
• Maintain quote history, estimating metrics, and performance analysis
• Support automation initiatives, digital quoting tools, and future AI-assisted estimating technologies
• Analyze win/loss trends and historical performance to improve quote accuracy and responsiveness

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, estimating, quoting, CNC machining, or closely related experience
• Experience in a precision machining, contract manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing environment
• Proven experience developing quotations and cost estimates for machined components
• Advanced CAM experience including:
  • TopSolid (Preferred)
  • SmartCAM
  • Mastercam
  • Esprit
  • NX
  • Similar CAM platforms
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes including 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining
• Ability to generate accurate cycle-time estimates using machining expertise, CAM analysis, historical data, and engineering judgment
• Strong ERP system experience required
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for estimating, costing, routing, labor standards, production analysis, and manufacturing planning
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Experience working with stainless steels, titanium, hardened materials, castings, forgings, and other engineered materials
• Excellent communication, technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR requirements

• Made2Manage ERP experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, transportation, mining, energy, power generation, or industrial OEM customers
• Experience quoting for OEMs or Tier 1 aerospace and defense suppliers
• Knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and NADCAP requirements
• Experience with fixture design, tooling strategies, and workholding optimization
• Background in machining simulation, digital twins, or accelerated CAM-based estimating workflows
• Experience implementing automation, AI, or machine-learning technologies within manufacturing environments
• Experience with contract review, risk assessment, and compliance programs

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

• Hiring Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gainsharing Bonuses
• Weekly Paychecks
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Quarterly Employee Events
• Food Trucks, Ice Cream Days, and Holiday Celebrations

Since 1948, Acme Industries has been a trusted provider of precision manufacturing solutions for customers across aerospace, defense, transportation, mining, energy, power generation, and industrial markets.

As an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified manufacturer, Acme partners with leading OEMs to produce high-quality machined components, assemblies, and manufacturing solutions. Customers rely on our technical expertise, quality systems, and ability to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

At Acme, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer the stability of a well-established company combined with a culture focused on teamwork, innovation, continuous improvement, and employee appreciation. Through gainsharing bonuses, employee recognition programs, special events, community involvement, and opportunities for growth, we strive to create a workplace where employees can build successful long-term careers.

When you join Acme Industries, you're joining a team that values expertise, rewards performance, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results.

Apply today at:

www.acmeind.com/careers

Acme Industries - Precision Manufacturing Since 1948. Careers Built to Last.

Acme Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.