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Contribute to the efficient functioning of manufacturing operations by developing and providing technical knowledge used to make decisions, improve processes, reduce costs, and create products recognized for highest quality.\nDuties\nReview inquiry documents for new orders.\nDevelop cost effective forging processes.\nProvide cost estimates of manufacturing process.\nOrder ingots based on finish forging weight requirements as well as required ingot sizes to meet dimensional and quality requirements.\nCoordinate ingot ordering operations with the ingot suppliers.\nGenerate and maintain work instructions and drawings for the procurement of material, forging process and processing of forgings.\nSpecify and orger various components required for customer orders.\nDetermine rework methods and costs for non-conforming product.\nProvide cost estimates in support of sales efforts.\ndevelop and coordinate outside vendor operations.\nEvaluate and make recommendations for procuring capital expenditures to fulfill manufacturing needs to improve quality, thoughput, and/or safety.\nReview and recommend appropriate equipment repairs and/or design modifications.\nInstructs on safe work practices and promotes safety consciousness while practicing safety procedures, enforcing policy regarding safety, and making recommendations when needed.\nKeep abreast of new manufacturing methods/equipment/materials for use in developing new market and products opportunities as well as existing products and processes.\nAssist with capacity planning and production scheduling to maintain customer deliveries.\nParticipate in other special projects for the department.\nQualifications\nA 4 year bachelor's degree (BSE) or a related ingineering degree with 1-2 years of experience; or alternatively, as Associates (2-year) degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing experience in forging, foundry, heat treatment facility.\nExcellent reading, written, verbal, listening, and overall communication and comprehension skills.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, charts, tables, other written instructions, and various symbols including GD&T principals.\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nAbility to work cross functionally and interact with various levels of the organization.\nMust have good problem solving, organizational, time management, conflict resolution, and planning skills.\nAttention to detail\nStrong analytical, geometrical, process engineering skills\nOperational familiarity with CAD/Cam software programs.\nDemonstrates leadership ability.\nWillingness to travel to customers, suppliers, and group companies.\nAll applicants must be US citizens. Foreign nationals and green card holders are not eligible.\nSuccessful candidates must successfully complete a physical examination and physical with a drug screen (hair sample).\nBenefits\nProfit Sharing\n401(k) Company Contribution Plan\nEmployee Assistance Program\nGenerous Medical & Dental Insurance\nCompany Paid Life & Short Term Disability Insurance\nPaid Vacation\nCompany Paid Training Programs\nEqual Opportunity Employe/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity\nLehigh Heavy Forge is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact smiller@lhforge.com\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Lehigh Heavy Forge","rawCompany":"lehigh heavy forge","city":"Bethlehem","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T20:14:09.035Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"},{"code":"51-4022.00","title":"Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"forging-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332111","title":"Iron and Steel Forging","slug":"iron-and-steel-forging"},{"code":"332112","title":"Nonferrous Forging","slug":"nonferrous-forging"},{"code":"332999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-fabricated-metal-product-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forge Engineer/Estimator","description":"Job Overview\nEvaluate quotations and provide cost estimates to forge, heat treat, test, machine and inspected large, forged components. 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Contribute to the efficient functioning of manufacturing operations by developing and providing technical knowledge used to make decisions, improve processes, reduce costs, and create products recognized for highest quality.\nDuties\nReview inquiry documents for new orders.\nDevelop cost effective forging processes.\nProvide cost estimates of manufacturing process.\nOrder ingots based on finish forging weight requirements as well as required ingot sizes to meet dimensional and quality requirements.\nCoordinate ingot ordering operations with the ingot suppliers.\nGenerate and maintain work instructions and drawings for the procurement of material, forging process and processing of forgings.\nSpecify and orger various components required for customer orders.\nDetermine rework methods and costs for non-conforming product.\nProvide cost estimates in support of sales efforts.\ndevelop and coordinate outside vendor operations.\nEvaluate and make recommendations for procuring capital expenditures to fulfill manufacturing needs to improve quality, thoughput, and/or safety.\nReview and recommend appropriate equipment repairs and/or design modifications.\nInstructs on safe work practices and promotes safety consciousness while practicing safety procedures, enforcing policy regarding safety, and making recommendations when needed.\nKeep abreast of new manufacturing methods/equipment/materials for use in developing new market and products opportunities as well as existing products and processes.\nAssist with capacity planning and production scheduling to maintain customer deliveries.\nParticipate in other special projects for the department.\nQualifications\nA 4 year bachelor's degree (BSE) or a related ingineering degree with 1-2 years of experience; or alternatively, as Associates (2-year) degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing experience in forging, foundry, heat treatment facility.\nExcellent reading, written, verbal, listening, and overall communication and comprehension skills.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, charts, tables, other written instructions, and various symbols including GD&T principals.\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nAbility to work cross functionally and interact with various levels of the organization.\nMust have good problem solving, organizational, time management, conflict resolution, and planning skills.\nAttention to detail\nStrong analytical, geometrical, process engineering skills\nOperational familiarity with CAD/Cam software programs.\nDemonstrates leadership ability.\nWillingness to travel to customers, suppliers, and group companies.\nAll applicants must be US citizens. Foreign nationals and green card holders are not eligible.\nSuccessful candidates must successfully complete a physical examination and physical with a drug screen (hair sample).\nBenefits\nProfit Sharing\n401(k) Company Contribution Plan\nEmployee Assistance Program\nGenerous Medical & Dental Insurance\nCompany Paid Life & Short Term Disability Insurance\nPaid Vacation\nCompany Paid Training Programs\nEqual Opportunity Employe/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity\nLehigh Heavy Forge is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. 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