Sales Engineering Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize customer-provided data (blueprints, CAD, Excel, etc.) to provide initial quotes for new business or may need to create quote prints from STEP or SolidWorks file. 
• Identifies manufacturing processes, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Complete Cost Breakdown Sheets.
• Establish tool grid layouts and process boundaries for rubber molding technology.
• Initiate APQP process documentation, and work with global engineering and manufacturing sites to complete feasibility and print mark-up reviews.
• Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and process time requirements. * Resolve discrepancies and prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, purchasing and all other QSR teams and outside resources as required to ensure accurate cost and process information. 
• Collect historical data by tracking actual costs and compare against quoted costs. Identify gaps and develop plans to close the gaps
• Work with the account managers, develop customer cost breakdown forms as required.
• Develop and maintain organized electronic files throughout product development life cycle as a Cost Estimator 
• Represent the cost estimating team in support of cross-functional teams 
• Participate and promote cost reduction efforts 
• Analyze and track quote data to identify trends by customer, product commodity, and manufacturing location.
• Manage global print document storage and facilitate site notification of changes. Track site specific activities such as feasibility review and PSW to the latest revision. 
   

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and motivation to grow in business management 
• Exposure to Solidworks and AutoCad beneficial; experience interpreting engineered drawings a must.
• Background in Cost Accounting or Business Administration a plus
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate with all levels inside and outside the organization. Must be able to successfully interact with all internal departments to fully understand needs for an accurate estimate/quote.