Riverside Machine & Engineering is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer / Estimator in

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RIVERSIDE, located in Eau Claire, WI is a precision machining company and our company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries.

“BUILT RIGHT. EVERYTIME” is not just a slogan, we build things that make a difference in people’s lives. A career at RIVERSIDE is rewarding for far more reasons than you might imagine. Your experience and expertise are highly valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional goals are supported. We understand there are lots of choices out there, that is why for over 40 years we have been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work and are invested in the growth of our people to take them as far as they want to go.

The MANUFACTURING ENGINEER / ESTIMATOR will create manufacturing cost estimates and executable manufacturing plans that incorporate applicable customer drawing/ model requirements, customer/ industry specifications, QMS requirements and business requirements. This position also provides project management of new projects from PO receipt to production release.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Ensure incoming customer documentation is reviewed by all necessary parties and issues have been identified and addressed. This includes leading negotiation with Customers.
• Create manufacturing cost estimates and manufacturing plans that account for requirements by defining and documenting the order of operations in which the product will be manufactured, utilizing in-house technical experts when necessary.
• Identify outside vendors for special processes and obtain quotes for services.
• Collect and assemble cycle time data, materials costs, and outside vendor processing costs to establish product costs and customer pricing.
• Lead cross-functional reviews of quote and manufacturing plans.
• Align manufacturing plans with internal CAD design outputs.
• Support manufacturing by reviewing and incorporating changes, updates, and/or continuous improvements to manufacturing plans.
• Conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or related field and 2+ years related engineering experience; preferred Aerospace/Defense Industry experience.
• Or 4+ years of manufacturing or estimating experience in aerospace/defense industry, with experience in a related role.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Read, interpret, and follow detailed blueprints, diagrams, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures for implementation into estimates and manufacturing plans.
• Fluent in reading and interpreting GD&T.
• Self-motivated, driven, and organized, with an aptitude for understanding manufacturing processes interaction.
• Work collaboratively with both internal and external customer technical teams.
• Accountable for the final manufacturing build plans.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at the appropriate technical level.
• Ability to project manage.
• Critical Thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with MRP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.

CORE VALUES

• People – We can do it
• Innovation – We work together
• Service – We honor our word
• Quality – We do what’s right

Exempt Position

Benefits Eligible Position: Health/HSA, Dental, Vision, Wellness Program, PTO/vacation, Holiday Pay, 401K, Profit Sharing Opportunity, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***