Engineering & Manufacturing Coordinator (Development Role)

Role Overview

The Engineering & Manufacturing Coordinator supports estimating, engineering, and business development activities across Big Rocks Engineering's portfolio of manufacturing facilities. This entry-level role is designed for someone with strong mechanical curiosity and an interest in engineering, manufacturing, and business growth.

The position provides hands-on exposure to quoting, manufacturing processes, supplier coordination, and basic CAD work, with a clear development path into advanced technical or leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Quoting & Estimating Support

· Assist with preparation and organization of quote packages

· Help route components to the appropriate manufacturing facility

· Track quote status, revisions, and follow-ups

· Learn cost drivers, lead times, and manufacturability considerations

Manufacturing Coordination

· Support coordination of quotes spanning multiple facilities

· Communicate with plant contacts to gather technical clarifications and lead times

· Maintain reference documents for internal manufacturing capabilities

Supplier & Outside Processing Support

· Assist in identifying suppliers for outside processes

· Request, track, and organize supplier quotes

· Maintain supplier pricing and lead-time records

Engineering & CAD Assistance

· Support basic CAD tasks such as drawing updates and simple part modeling

· Assist with BOM creation and technical documentation

· Shadow engineers during design and manufacturability reviews

Research & Continuous Improvement

· Assist with research related to government contracting opportunities

· Support documentation for proposals and compliance requirements

· Participate in new product brainstorming and improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required

· High school diploma or associate degree (technical focus preferred)

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

· Proficiency with basic computer tools (Excel, email, file management)

Preferred (Not Required)

· Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)

· Trade school, community college, or hands-on manufacturing experience

· Internship, co-op, or shop floor experience

What We Offer

· Hands-on exposure to multiple manufacturing disciplines

· Mentorship and development

· Career development and advancement opportunities

· Training support in CAD, manufacturing, and business systems

Career Growth Path

This is a developmental role with potential advancement into:

• Quoting Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Program / Project Coordinator
• Engineering or Operations Leadership roles

Big Rocks Engineering is a multi-facility manufacturing and engineering services organization committed to developing talent, building great products, and creating long-term career opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $35, $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person