Cost Estimation Engineer

Overview

Cost Estimation Engineer role at APPLIED Adhesives. This is an on-site position located in Brooklyn Center, MN. Only local candidates will be considered for this position.

• Conduct lead qualification calls with sales and the customer to gather system requirements.
• Analyze material properties and account for their impacts on the final system design.
• Outline fundamental system requirements ensuring they are aligned with the customer’s needs.
• Conduct component sizing calculations to guarantee system performance.
• Identify compatible system options to enhance the base solution.
• Formulate product costs in Excel including all factors required to produce and deliver the system.
• Determine system lead times evaluating supply chain constraints and manufacturing capacity.
• Prepare and present proposals to the sales team in a clear manner.
• Define spare parts associated with the system.
• Assist engineering with the project initiation to promote an efficient design process.
• Maintain knowledge of new and developing fluid dispensing technology, equipment, and applications.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel to APPLIED facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Are well organized, process and data driven.
• Possess solid analytical skills.
• Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years of relevant engineering work experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Salesforce experience highly preferred.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment/engineering internship or co-op preferred.
• Well organized, process and data driven, logical thought-process, with the ability to make decisions and act on them.
• Possess solid analytical skills, requiring a strong initiative, proactive nature, and a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.