Lead the technical and commercial evaluation of customer RFQs, from engineering drawing review and manufacturing process definition through costing, quotation, customer follow-up, prototype development and production launch.

The position will work closely with engineering, supply chain and procurement teams at strategic customers, with a strong initial focus on developing LTG’s relationship with technology and industrial customers.

Key Responsibilities

- Review 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs and technical specifications.
- Analyze GD&T;, material specifications, welding requirements and surface finishes.
- Develop manufacturing routings and process sequences.
- Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis.
- Estimate material consumption, scrap and yield.
- Estimate machine, labor, setup, programming, tooling and subcontracting costs.
- Develop accurate manufacturing cost models and sales quotations.
- Coordinate technical clarifications with customers.
- Lead RFQ follow-up from quotation through customer award.
- Support prototype and first-article builds.
- Coordinate NPI activities with Production, Quality, Materials and Engineering.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, cost, quality and lead time.
- Maintain accurate RFQ and quotation records in the ERP/CRM.
- Develop and maintain costing databases and manufacturing standards.
- Support strategic account development and identify additional manufacturing opportunities.





Required Technical Skills

- Strong mechanical drawing interpretation.
- GD&T; knowledge.
- Sheet metal manufacturing.
- CNC laser cutting.
- CNC bending.
- MIG/TIG welding.
- Machining fundamentals.
- Surface preparation and painting.
- Manufacturing process planning.
- Manufacturing cost estimation.
- Excel advanced.
- CAD software, preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Preferred Experience

3–7 years in one or more of the following:
- Metal fabrication.
- Contract manufacturing.
- Automotive.
- Aerospace.
- Electrical equipment.
- Industrial equipment.
- Sheet metal manufacturing.
- NPI / New Product Introduction.
- Manufacturing engineering.
- Cost estimating / RFQ management.

Critical Competencies

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong manufacturing judgment.
- Ability to understand drawings and translate them into manufacturing processes.
- Commercial awareness without being a traditional salesperson.
- Strong attention to detail.
- High sense of urgency and ownership.
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously.
- Excellent written and spoken technical English.
- Ability to communicate directly with US-based engineering and procurement teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics or related Engineering.

English: Advanced technical/business English required.

📌 Manufacturing & NPI Engineer (Chihuahua)
🏢 LTG
📍 Chihuahua