Engineer - Material Quotation

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Engineer - Material Quotation in Chennai, India.

What a typical day looks like:

• Candidate has primary responsibility to prepare the quote based on the 2d/3d drawing and information provided by the customer.
• He / She is responsible for creation of costing for Plastic, Metal components /Tooling cost using Flex costing methodology in supporting the business bidding process.
• Provide recommendation and costing assumptions if there is insufficient information provided by customer.
• Create engineering data, tooling configuration in considering of tooling capacity and throughput time base on annual volume provided by customer.
• Optimize tooling NRE Vs part cost to provide best mechanical solution for the business needs.
• Provide recommendation on type of tooling used and their tool life expectation to fulfil the product life cycle requirements.
• Provide professional advice on the regional pricing, tier pricing in assisting SSCM to make regional supply chain recommendations.
• The role also includes sending RFQ to suppliers. Analyse supplier quote, cost negotiation, obtain cost breakdown details from suppliers
• Source Mechanical supplier base in India especially for Plastics and Metal components.
• Understand various type of 2nd process available example, ultrasonic welding, painting, printing, heat staking, powder coating, Anodizing, MIG/TIG welding, etc... and cost model for this type of processes

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with min 5 to 7 years relevant work experience, preferred in Plastic or metal fabrication factory
• Familiar and able to read, interpret 2D/3D mechanical drawings, designs and specifications
• Candidate will have a thorough knowledge in various manufacturing processes in Fab Plastics/Fab Metal part, and tooling associated to these manufacturing process.
• In-depth understanding on component and tooling elements and cost calculation methodology for plastic / metal commodities, Process good knowledge in Plastic /Metal tooling and its design, construction & accessories associated in calculating the tool cost.
• Material knowledge on Plastic resin /Metal, include its properties and applications.
• Have knowledge on Plastic resin/Metal's market trends on raw material cost.
• Expose to regional pricing and the tier pricing in the region.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A lean and keen learner, positive attitude,
• Proficiency in 2d/3d software, Auto cad, Solid works, Pro-e(Creo), and MS office, Excel, Word, Power point

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• Health Insurance
• PTO

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Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

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