Value-Added Services Engineer

Job Summary

The Value-Added Services Engineer provides a mix of technical expertise, program management and sales development to assigned customers. This position will provide technical expertise to support customers and grow value added sales. The Value-Added Services Engineer is responsible for reviewing, estimating, and quoting of customer specific prints. Additionally, the position will support the overall program and relationships management associated with assigned customers.

• Use technical knowledge to determine a purchase order cost.
• Ensure that the company is capable of producing to customer print specifications and that sub-contractor requirements (plating, heat treat, grinding, etc.) and quality requirements are documented.
• Monitor and analyze project cost estimates, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Assure machine parts are processed to specification using tools appropriate for the application.
• Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure machined parts meet all customer quality specifications.
• Assist with identifying measuring instruments or gauges to assure conformance to all quality specifications.
• Assist and identify tooling and fixturing requirements to process to customer specification as necessary.
• Process notes according to customer work order specifications.
• Verify that product meets specifications per written customer instructions and assist with quality sampling plan criteria.
• Communicate with appropriate sales representative regarding changes or clarification to orders.
• Make recommendations to improve processes in the manufacturing area.
• Build customer relationships to support the sales growth of the program.
• Balance the immediate workload, recognizing when help is needed and when to be a team player to dig right in and assist or direct others.
• Provide feedback regarding machine efficiency and product quality.
• Understand quality checks for machine operation to insure proper function.
• Complete job responsibilities in a manner that does not put self or others in an unsafe situation.
• Maintain communication with all parties/departments involved and ensure pricing reflects company goals and objectives.
• Train and mentor others when required.
• Assist in any activities related to lean and/or quality.
• Handle complex issues and perform work with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years’ engineering or program management experience.
• Ability to read prints including understanding of GD&T.
• Understanding of customer quality requirements.
• Ability to conduct prototypes, PPAPs, and FAI submissions.
• Exceptionally good project management and/or spreadsheet skills.
• 2 years CAD/CAM experience.
• Engineering background.
• Organizational and planning ability, managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Understanding of machining processes.

• Metal distribution experience.
• Programming and machine knowledge related to CAD/CAM processes.
• Previous customer quoting background with large part packages in excess of 100 parts.

$94,770.62 - $

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

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