Applications Engineer - Rubber & Plastics - Exotic Automation & Supply

General Summary:
The Application Engineer is responsible for conducting analysis of manufacturability for customer projects based on tools/molds needs, labor time, material, and customer specifications. This information is then used in the preparation of quotation for job proposals of rubber, urethane, and plastic products.

Essential Job Functions:  

• Generates quotations for customers based off Customer RFQ’s.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information based on format for customer submission.
• Assists with product design for manufacturability.
• Supports tooling needs with recommendations.
• Supports manufacturing with launch, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Computes cost by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements and inputs into the business system.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Preparation, documentation and follow up of part and tool estimates/quotes within time constraints.
• Responsible for fact gathering and information gathering to determine pricing and maintain cost database and sourcing vendors.
• Generates blueprints/drawings on an as needed basis in SolidWorks.
• Attends team meetings and provides technical assistance to sales team and other internal departments directly responsible for engineering and manufacturing.
• Prepares, conducts and/or assists in technical presentations to customers.
• Project Management.
• Supports Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives.
• Interacts with suppliers to acquire cost and basic technical specifications to complete estimates.

• Provides and supports a positive work environment.
• Participates in corporate on-boarding and orientation programs.
• Responsible for profitability of company and attaining goals and objectives set forth by the Board of Directors.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s/4-year degree minimum required with major focusing on materials science, polymer science, coatings, or related discipline.
• Experience in Rubber and Polyurethane preferred, but not required.
• Must be detail oriented and technically sound with good communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team work independently with little or no supervision.
• Advanced PC/MS Office skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, CAD files and STEP files.
• Ability to create CAD and STEP files.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task efficiently.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet departmental and customer needs.
• Organizational skills required to prioritize, plan and coordinate work activities and resources.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with associates, customers, business partners and management team. Demonstrated teamwork approach with superiors, peers and subordinates utilizing skills in oral communication, active listening, written and oral directions and cooperating with and assisting others when needed.

• Normal office environment with regular (up to 100% of work time) exposure to noise, dust, office equipment and supplies.
• Physical dexterity is needed to bend, stretch, lift and reach.
• Ability to sit or stand for extensive periods throughout the day.
• Ability to perform basic office tasks using standard office equipment.

Exotic is an EEO and drug free Employer.

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