Lead Mechanical Engineer – Costing & Quoting

• Education: Higher technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• Manufacturing Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment involving complex parts, components, or products
• Leadership Experience: Previous experience as a technical lead, lead engineer, or senior engineer providing guidance to others
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including CNC turning and milling, sheet metal processing, cutting, and welding
• Cost Estimation: Experience assessing manufacturing costs, including materials, machining time, tooling, and post-processing
• Drawing & CAD Interpretation: Ability to review 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings, identify manufacturing challenges, and evaluate proposed solutions
• Technical Judgment: Ability to validate quotations, identify missing information, and explain technical assumptions clearly
• Language: English proficiency at B1–B2 level
• Communication: Ability to lead technical discussions with customers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams
• Mentoring: Ability to support engineers’ development through practical guidance and knowledge sharing
• Prioritization: Ability to remain effective under pressure and manage multiple requests and competing priorities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers involved in sourcing, cost estimation, and quoting
• Act as the primary technical expert for complex projects and critical commercial opportunities
• Review CAD models and technical drawings to assess manufacturing complexity, feasibility, and production requirements
• Guide the selection of manufacturing processes, materials, and post-processing methods
• Review and validate the technical content of quotations, including manufacturing assumptions, cost calculations, and specifications
• Lead technical discussions with customers and manufacturing partners to clarify requirements, resolve challenges, and align on feasible solutions
• Oversee the assignment of technical tags and ensure consistent categorization of parts by process, material, and complexity
• Support the team in prioritizing complex requests and resolving technical escalations
• Mentor junior engineers, share manufacturing knowledge, and provide constructive feedback on their assessments
• Improve technical review practices, quoting consistency, and collaboration between Engineering, Sourcing, and Sales

• Fully remote work at first, later in Sofia - hybrid (3 days from office) once the office is opened
• Flexible schedule: Plan your working day around collaboration with teams in the US Eastern Time Zone
• Technical ownership: Take the lead on complex manufacturing challenges and help shape technical decisions
• Leadership impact: Mentor engineers, share your expertise, and improve the way the team works
• International collaboration: Work with colleagues, customers, and manufacturing partners across markets
• Company-provided equipment: laptop
• Holiday calendar: EU or local holidays, depending on your location

Holiday Calendar

• EU or local holiday calendar

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