About the company
The Sourcing RFQ Engineer will play a key role in evaluating manufacturing requirements and delivering accurate, competitive quotes for customers in a global digital manufacturing marketplace.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technical drawings and 3D CAD models in English to understand specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and production requirements.
- Calculate manufacturing costs, including raw materials, machining hours, labor intensity, and post-processing operations.
- Recommend suitable manufacturing processes based on part geometry, material properties, production requirements, and cost considerations.
- Review 2D drawings and 3D models to evaluate manufacturability and provide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) feedback.
- Prepare, organize, and clarify requests for quotation (RFQs) in collaboration with Sales and Engineering teams.
- Document technical assessments and cost calculations, ensuring clear and accurate transfer of information to the Sales and Commercial teams.
- Prepare high-quality quotations efficiently, targeting turnaround times of approximately one to two working hours whenever feasible.
- Maintain and update quotation databases to ensure pricing accuracy, consistency, and reliable access to information.
- Support workflow optimization and process automation initiatives to improve quoting efficiency and operational performance.
- Evaluate machining, fabrication, and finishing requirements across a broad range of materials and manufacturing technologies.
Requirements
- Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of experience in metalworking, mechanical engineering, or a closely related manufacturing field.
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes, including turning, milling, CNC machining, electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser, waterjet and plasma cutting, sheet metal fabrication, grinding, and welding.
- Knowledge of post-processing techniques, including polishing, hardening, heat treatment, anodizing, sandblasting, shot blasting, coatings, and painting.
- Understanding of the properties and processing requirements of metals, plastics, and composite materials.
- Strong technical drawing interpretation skills, with expert-level proficiency in assessing specifications and manufacturability.
- Experience with tooling and fixture design for machining, assembly, and welding.
- Knowledge of coatings and heat treatment, as well as the ability to assess labor requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
- Familiarity with CNC CAM programming tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and CypCut, with a willingness to develop further expertise.
- English proficiency at B2 level or above, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
- A customer-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Comfort with modern technology and digital tools, including CAD/CAM software, CRM platforms, and cloud-based systems.
- Ability to work remotely with a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home-office setup.
Conditions
- Full-time remote work arrangement.
- Flexible working schedule aligned with the US Eastern Time Zone.
- Company-provided desktop computer and monitor.
- Holiday calendar based on EU or local public holidays.
- Opportunity to contribute to manufacturing sourcing, technical cost analysis, and process optimization in a technology-driven environment.