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Engineer - Mechanical

Flushing, Michigan, United States

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Indexed description

This individual should bring:

  • Strong design aptitude, with the ability to apply CAD/CAM skills to real-world manufacturing challenges and create value for both customers and the business.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including teamwork, constructive feedback, and project coordination.
  • Confidence working cross-functionally with customers, sales teams, and manufacturing operations.
  • Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and CRM systems to support quote development, tracking, and follow-up.

Core Qualifications

Strong knowledge of indexable tooling, (>5 years of experience), including:

  • Turning
  • Milling
  • Drilling
  • Grooving and Threading

Ability to interpret and evaluate:

  • Part prints
  • GD&T
  • Material specifications
  • Machine capabilities and process requirements

Understanding of key machining and cost drivers, including:

  • Speeds and feeds.
  • Tool life
  • Cycle time
  • Cost per part
  • Insert grade and geometry selection.

Ideal Background

  • Experience working for a cutting tool manufacturer, distributor, or machining company.
  • Experience quoting both special tooling and standard indexable products.
  • Familiarity with aerospace, medical, automotive, or general machining applications
  • Ability to recommend tooling solutions based on workpiece material, setup rigidity, coolant application, machine horsepower, and production volume.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review of RFQs, prints, and machining requirements
  • Select appropriate indexable tooling solutions.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations.
  • Support outside sales and customers with technical recommendations.
  • Coordinate with engineering, production, and vendors regarding feasibility and lead times.
  • Help improve quote win rate, margin performance, and response time.
  • Design custom and indexable cutting tools, including complex geometries used in precision machining
  • Own tooling designs from concept phase through production release
  • Collaborate closely with sales, applications, and manufacturing teams
  • Ensure designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets
  • Prepare detailed engineering documentation and CAD models for production

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering
  • Experience designing indexable cutting tools (boring bars, inserts, form tools, or similar)
  • Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Understanding of metal cutting processes and machining applications
  • Strong organizational, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
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