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This role is critical to our customer quoting and fulfillment processes-from quote package intake through final product delivery.\nThe Applications Engineer will act as a technical liaison, evaluating customer RFQs, performing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers both domestic and international, and ensuring that each project is executed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional communication.\nKey Responsibilities:\nPre-Sales Support\nReview incoming RFQs, CAD files, and technical drawings for completeness and manufacturability.\nInterpret GD&T and part specifications to identify risks, tolerances, and manufacturability issues.\nProvide clear and constructive DFM feedback to customers and collaborate on design revisions where needed.\nCollaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to gather information for accurate quoting.\nSelect appropriate manufacturing processes and suppliers based on cost, lead time, tolerance, material, and quality requirements.\nGenerate and submit customer quotes within agreed-upon lead times (target: ≤3 business days).\nPost-Sales Project Management\nManage projects from PO through delivery, ensuring timelines, specifications, and quality standards are met\nServe as the technical point of contact for customers during production, proactively addressing issues or design changes\nCoordinate with production teams, logistics, and quality control to ensure smooth order flow and on-time delivery\nTrack project milestones and provide regular updates to internal teams and customers\nContinuous Improvement\nTrack quote win/loss rates and analyze trends to identify DFM or pricing optimization opportunities.\nDevelop standardized templates or tools to improve quote speed and accuracy.\nProvide feedback to sales and marketing teams on customer trends, manufacturability issues, or recurring pain points.\nQualifications/Requirements:\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.\n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or applications engineering environment, ideally involving CNC, Urethane Cast, and Injection Molded parts.\nProficient in interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, and CAD models (SolidWorks or equivalent).\nDeep understanding of manufacturing limitations, common materials, tolerances, and surface finishes.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.\nStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.\nExperience with ERP and CRM tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Salesforce).\nFamiliarity with ISO, ITAR, or AS9100 quality environments.\nCompany History:\nFathom is a premier U.S. contract manufacturer with a legacy of manufacturing innovation dating back more than 50 years. 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