Now Hiring - Manufacturing Sales Engineer/Estimator in New Berlin, WI

Description:About the Company
Pindel Global Precision is a world-class, contract machining company that takes great pride in helping its customers and team members grow. Located in New Berlin, WI our customers include many market-leading companies in the Space/Aerospace, Medical, Defense, and Motion-Control industries. Consistent on-time delivery of superior precision machined solutions at a competitive price has been the key to our customer retention.
Our team of passionate manufacturing professionals takes great pride in knowing their efforts make a difference for American manufacturing and our global customer base. Pindel Global Precision is looking for individuals who demonstrate passion, drive, a positive attitude, and the aptitude to learn, excel and grow.
About the Job - Sales Engineer/Estimator
Our organization is looking for a results-driven Sales Engineer/Estimator. As a key member of the Pindel Global Precision sales engineering/estimating team, you are responsible for assisting/leading the development of quotes to customers and, when Pindel is awarded the contract, transitioning the new-part opportunity thru the engineering review and New Part Introduction launch process. This role will report to the Director of Sales. Compensation will be hourly.
Requirements:Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare quotations and proposals in response to customer RFQs

• Perform Technical reviews with customers; Collaborate with customers, engineers, and other staff to understand the parts being developed
• Analyze RFQ documents (e.g., custom part prints, specifications, etc.) and perform technical review of customer specifications
• Work with Raw material and outside service vendors to obtain quotations; analyze their pricing and proposals
• Interpret drawings to determine manufacturing feasibility, gather insights from team, investigate and recommend processing steps and generate quotations.
• Work with manufacturing to calculate manufacturing run times.
• Understand and incorporate insight into customer dynamics and willingness to pay
• Meet all RFQ deadlines.
• As appropriate, discusses solution recommendations with Outside Sales, Engineering, and customer in order to provide best solutions for customer
• Assist in developing and deepening customer and outside sales force relationships
• Correspond with customers and representatives on pricing, availability of product, and quotes as directed by management
• Support Sales to perform margin analysis on existing products.
• Liaison with current customers, potential customers, and Account Reps.
• Provides project management leadership for new product introductions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to attain proficiency in commercial estimating software (Paperless Parts) to process quote requests in a timely manner
• Ability to thoroughly inspect client blueprints, samples, and/or specifications to accurately identify part requirements and prepare for quotes
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in a metal machining environment
• Exemplary research, analytical, and business problem-solving skills

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Candidate Experience, Education & Skills (existing or likely to acquire)*

• Experience in a machining environment
• Strong communication skills to function effectively with Vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills; Ability to read, write and understand English
• Strong negotiation skills Ability to calculate figures
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to interpret all specifications
• Ability to multi task and stay focused on projects; Ability to stay on task with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization

In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package.

• Industry-leading professional development program
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
• Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, etc..)
• Performance bonus –potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on performance
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Generous vacation and holiday allowances (9 paid holidays)
• Comprehensive health insurance thru health reimbursement arrangement
• Employer contribution toward dental insurance and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance – $25,000 policy with options for voluntary life
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% safe harbor company contribution and immediate vesting
• Financial planning resources
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location