Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer​/Estimator

Pressco Products is a manufacturing and machining company that produces quality machined parts, stamping, fabrication, and assembly of components for the aerospace & defense industries. With its rich 60-year history and new long-term contracts, Pressco is looking for a few key individuals who want to be a part of its continued growth and stability.

Position Title:
Aerospace Manufacturing Process Engineer / Planner

Location: Sumner, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time, on-site

Experience Level: 5+ Years

We are seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineer/Planner with strong estimating experience to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You will be the bridge between customer requirements and our production floor, responsible for transforming technical drawings into executable manufacturing plans. This role requires a blend of technical engineering knowledge, cost estimation, and production scheduling to ensure component parts are manufactured per customer drawings and specifications are delivered on time and within budget.

• Cost Estimating: Work with the estimating team present accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, and overhead for new quotes and contract renewals. Research and reach out to vendors. Follow up and work with Customers as needed.
• Print & Drawings: Review and Analyze complex customer-supplied 2D blueprints and 3D models (GD&T) to determine manufacturing feasibility and technical requirements, for planning and estimating.
• Manufacturing Planning: Develop comprehensive "routers" or work instructions from start to finish, including machining steps, outside processing (heat treat, plating), packaging, and final inspection. Build and maintain detailed BOM (Bill of Materials) and new part attributes in our ERP system.
• Resource Planning: Determine raw material requirements, specialized tooling needs, and calculate machine time for CNC mills, lathes, or other equipment.
• Disposition non-conformance repair and rework activities: Investigate root causes, initiate preventative and corrective actions alongside the Quality department.
• New Part Development (NPI): Participate in the development and prototyping phase of customer-designed new parts, providing feedback on "design for manufacturability" (DFM).
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor "estimated vs. actual" production times and adjust plans to improve shop efficiency and margin.
• Lead manufacturing change board meetings: evaluate, process engineering changes, and work with the team to assess manufacturing impacts.
• Support manufacturing floor/teams: in compliance, engineering requirements, discrepancy resolution, and component acceptance testing.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, planning, or estimating (Aerospace industry preferred).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Highly knowledgeable of aerospace grade materials (Aluminum, Stainless, Titanium, Nickel alloys, Inconel, etc.)
• Highly knowledgeable of outside processes and finishes (heat treat, plating, chemical coatings, topcoat applications, etc.)
• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. Equivalent work experience in manufacturing engineering and production may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, shop floor machinists, and management.

• Experience with CAD/CAM software (Discus, Enovia, CATIA, Mastercam).
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards.
• Background in small-batch or high-precision component manufacturing.
• Ability to multitask and change gears quickly, working in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with active listening. Must be fluent in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent attendance and time management.
• Standing, sitting, and bending for extended periods in a machine shop/office environment.

Compensation is dependent on experience and is evaluated regularly based on merit and performance. Compensation is hourly non-exempt with a wage range of $33.00 - $48.00 per hour. Upon completion of the probationary period benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), and voluntary supplemental insurance options.

This position is open until filled.

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