Role Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes involving machining, assembly, and testing. Provide quotes in a timely manner, as well as evaluate alternatives to provide competitive prices and at the same time ensure margins according to market type, , monitor the hit rate of quotes to quantify the value of orders entered against quotes. Looking for continuous improvement in the processes carried out.
Responsibilities:
- Meet the established response time for quotes.
- Provide support to the Customer Service area for feasibility and quote requests.
- Record and track the hit rate of quotes Generate alternatives to achieve the target prices by Customers.
- Ensure minimum margins according to each transaction.
- Provide the Customer Service area with billing prices when they are not included in contracts.
- Assists with development of the profit plan and the manufacturing strategic plan. Track assigned capital projects and expenditures status to ensure timely completion and within budget.
- Recommend innovative solutions when applications are feasible to improve throughput and quality.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to be a team player.
- Treats all customers and fellow employees with respect.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Proven track record of leading and driving cost reductions in a manufacturing environment utilizing Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
- Experience in a Costing Area.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, engineering drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to write routine and technical correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and / or 0-2 years relevant experience.