Location: Arvada, CO (15 minutes from Denver) Job Type: Full Time Employee Work Hours: M-F 7:30am – 4:30pm Education: Bachelor's Experience: 5 years Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000/year Actively Hiring Eligible for Relocation Assistance BRAND NEW MACHINE SHOP

ABOUT BARBER-NICHOLS INC. Barber-Nichols Inc. (BNI) is a leading provider of custom turbomachinery for the defense, aerospace and energy industries. This is a unique place. Our company is made up of people that are at the top of their game.  And we are working with customers who are at the top of their game.  Together, we help our customers revolutionize their markets and build amazing relationships with them in the process. 

BNI offers competitive salary, a stable work environment, and an outstanding benefits package including employer paid parental leave, military leave, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, company events, paid time off and more. If you're seeking to work with an amazing team in a “get-it-done” atmosphere that supports your development, and recognizes your achievements, BNI is the place for you.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer (Estimator/DFM) develops manufacturing cost estimates and provides product development input for manufacturability and cost savings in a low volume, high mix manufacturing environment. This is achieved by proactively reviewing new designs, developing manufacturing estimates, achieving the cost target, understanding the core principles of design for manufacturing, identifying both standard and innovative manufacturing processes, and supporting continual improvement and quality in product design.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop manufacturing estimates to aid in sales quotations and customer orders to ensure accuracy of quotes and orders along with maximizing profitability.
• Work with technical leads within the Engineering group and customers to ensure that design for manufacturability is considered during the design phase.
• Continue to track progress of jobs to ensure they are in line with estimate and proactively help prevent risk to cost and schedule.
• Continually improve processes and procedures by staying up to date in manufacturing technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Five years' experience cost estimating and/or planning in a CNC machine shop.
• Three years' experience within a recognized aerospace and defense industry quality systems (ISO, AS).
• Demonstrated experience in accurately constructing manufacturing plans and estimating the time required to perform the manufacturing operations with knowledge of CNC machines, set up times, run times, and assembly
• Working knowledge of metal machining, welding, NDT, and familiar with castings, platings, coatings, and finishing processes.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in a manufacturing environment.
• Must understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading and cost breakdowns.

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required
• Travel up to 10% of working time

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATION:

• Experience in manufacturing environment working in similar industries.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship. Ability to obtain US government security clearance is required. HOW TO APPLY: Visit us at www.barber-nichols.com/careers   for more information and to apply for the position.

Barber-Nichols Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.