Application Engineer

Summary of Position/Purpose:

The Application Engineer will provide consultative services to customers to ensure efficient designs. The Application Engineer will develop quotes for new and existing customers while ensuring the best price and the highest of quality standards are maintained.

Essential Duties, Functions and/or Responsibilities:

• Perform tooling design for new part requirements and place orders with tooling manufacturers.
• Operate centralized quoting department for all Precision Converting branches.
• Champion quote requests from other company salespeople and Precision Converting branches.
• Manage the cost and time constraints for RFQ (inside 48-hour turnaround standard, manage by exception).
• Selecting, managing, and working with sub-contractors.
• Communicate quote status to respective to the company’s salespeople at Precision Converting branches.
• Design, install, and implement new production processes, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and assist, when required, in troubleshooting existing processes.
• Solve production problems on the floor.
• Perform tooling design for new part requirements and place orders with tooling manufacturers.
• Maintain digital records of all quote activities.
• Develop and maintain database of equipment inventory at Precision Converting branches.
• Continually improve estimating processes and procedures for increased productivity and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in custom converting designing and ordering rotary, steel rule, and Class A tooling.
• Must have previously run relevant equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge/experience in implementing and maintaining ISO/Quality System procedures.
• High level of experience and confidence in quoting die cut requirements for automotive, medical and electronics industries.
• Experience/knowledge in AutoCad preferred.
• Advanced die cutting techniques
• Must be able to read customers’ blueprints
• Strong math skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Able to cooperate in a team atmosphere
• Proficient in MS Office products: Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to lift up to or about 40 pounds.

This position requires applicants to be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; TestEquity does not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

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