Are you a self-driven, process-oriented Applications Engineer with hands-on experience in building and refining Bills of Materials (BOM)? We're seeking a talented engineer near Linden, NJ, offering a starting salary between $80K- $100K. This role is part of an exciting initiative to enhance quoting accuracy, streamline manufacturing workflows, and elevate our engineering capabilities.
What you will do:
- Review customer prints and RFQs to assess manufacturability and develop cost estimates.
- Create and maintain accurate single- and multi-level BOMs.
- Develop pricing outlines, including material, labor, and outsourced costs; flag risks or uncertainties.
- Participate in Contract Review Team meetings to evaluate job feasibility.
- Define technical specs and process steps for first-time jobs.
- Mentor and support BOM writers and junior application engineers.
- Collaborate with quoting, engineering, quality, and customer service teams to complete accurate quotes.
- Recommend updates to routers and pricing based on changes in product scope or cost drivers.
- Assist in improving workflow and cost efficiency through lean and process improvement efforts.
- Update and maintain historical quote data for accuracy and profitability.
- Communicate technical details clearly to internal teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment-preferably aerospace, automotive, or pharma
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative without heavy oversight
- Strong understanding of BOM structure, manufacturing processes, and quoting logic
- ERP experience a plus
- Process creation and documentation skills are a must
- Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is beneficial
Benefits:
- Growth opportunities into supervision or advanced engineering positions as the department expands.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, 401 (k) with company match, paid holidays, and PTO.
For questions or details about the Applications Engineer role, please call/text Leslie at or email .