Process Engineer/Estimator

TekniPlex Pleasanton, CA is hiring for an extremely detail oriented, thorough, experienced, and technically proficient Process Engineer/Estimator with extensive experience in quote preparation and project management for a variety of precision manufactured custom components and assemblies in a fast-paced, typically high mix, low volume manufacturing environment serving a broad customer base and spanning many different types of industries.

You will collaborate with our subject matter experts and managers across a variety of different precision manufacturing departments including but not limited to: customer service, purchasing, production control, QC/QA, document control, facilities, inside/outside sales, inventory management, and shipping and receiving to manage the organization’s quote flow, prepare quotes, and assist with day-to-day production support including hands-on process development, troubleshooting, and jig & fixture design and assembly.

• ◆Deep knowledge of raw materials and materials science which includes a wide variety of metal alloys and tempers, polymer types, material forms, and thermal treatments utilized for a multitude of different customer functional performance needs. (High temperature environments, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, spring functionality, hardness, ductility/formability, etc.)
• ◆A broad understanding of and extensive experience with the proper selection for quotation of traditional and non-traditional precision manufacturing processes including but not limited to and CNC machining (3-5 axis vertical and horizontal milling, mill-turn machining, CNC Swiss turning, & chucker lathe), laser processing, EDM processes, thin gauge sheet metal forming, wire & rod forming, tube forming, spring manufacturing, mechanical finishing/surface preparation (micro abrasion blasting, passivation, plating & coating types, etc.), and complex assembly (electromechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, clean room assembly). The above is only a partial list of the capabilities at TekniPlex Pleasanton, CA: Our toolbox is bigger than theirs!
• ◆Thorough understanding of blueprint reading and interpretation skills including third angle projection, section/auxiliary/broken-out/exploded drawing views, scaling, linear tolerancing, title block tolerancing, intermediate to advanced GD&T interpretation, industry standard specifications, tabulation drawings, multi-level assembly B.O.M.s, and drawing notes
• ◆Thorough experience and understanding of metrology equipment, measurement/inspection methods and their proper use/limitations, hardness, surface finish, calibration, etc
• ◆Significant 3D & 2D CAD modeling, drafting, & basic engineering experience such as part and assembly modeling, auxiliary manufacturing drawing generation, CAD vs DWG checks, reverse engineering 3D models from 2D drawings, overlays, component drawings and assembly B.O.M. drawings, jig & fixture design, weld symbols and other drawing symbols, and *.dxf file generation both for in-house processing needs and for outside vendors
• ◆You will utilize your raw materials knowledge to determine the best materials to utilize for designing jigs and fixtures based on the needs of its application (tolerances & repeatability, wear/corrosion/heat resistance, and stability)
• ◆Specific experience developing SOPs and illustrated work instructions and basic knowledge of SPC concepts, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc
• ◆Past participation in researching equipment, obtaining new equipment quotes, working with new equipment vendors, attending demos, new equipment installation assistance & IQs/OQs, staying informed about new manufacturing and metrology technologies etc
• ◆GibbsCAM and ESPRIT CAM are utilized at our site

• ✓Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, and/or Industrial Engineering, or other relevant engineering or manufacturing specific degrees, certificates, and training. In lieu of a B.S. degree in engineering/manufacturing, candidates with strong demonstrated professional experience of an adequate length with professional recommendations may be considered
• ✓7-10 years of ERP/MRP software use and precision contract manufacturing experience
• ✓JobBoss ERP experience strongly preferred
• ✓Prior experience with high volume sheet metal and wire forming methods such as stamping, four-slide, and CNC wire forming manufacturing and prior high-volume toolmaking experience is desired but not required
• ✓SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting expertise strongly preferred
• ✓Prior experience with quality systems such as ISO 9000, AS9100,