Estimating & Sales Engineer II

About the role

Join Our Employee-Owned Team at Assurance Manufacturing! Assurance Manufacturing, a leader in precision sheet metal fabrication, stamping, machining, and assembly, is looking for talented individuals to join our employee-owned team. We operate in a modern manufacturing facility and are committed to providing comprehensive and rewarding work experience.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/HSA, Dental, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Life Insurance: Basic Life and Voluntary Life coverage.
• Retirement & Ownership: A robust 401k with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in our company's success.
• Performance Incentives: Discretionary bonus potential.
• At Assurance Manufacturing, you're not just an employee; you're an owner. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate both inside and outside sales activities
• Work with customers on new or existing orders
• Work with customers and production to develop acceptable lead times
• Work with vendors on subcontract services in cooperation with outside services coordinator
• Review customer prints and develop routings using F025EX Form in order to determine quotes to customer
• Quote prices, determine the job cost of new or repeat orders, adjust routings and run times and review customer purchase orders for accuracy
• Act as company liaison between our customers and all Assurance Manufacturing departments
• Provide input on contract reviews
• Partner with Quality on customer requirements and customer issues
• Communicate relevant or potential issues with the President and management team
• Consult with existing and potential clients to assess and understand equipment needs and systems requirements
• Draft or assist with the drafting of presentations and other documentation and materials that explain products and services to customers
• Provide expertise and support to sales teams to communicate products, services, and client needs
• Ensure that customer needs are met, which may include product modifications
• Propose improved materials or products to customers and explain benefits of changes
• Provide support to customers and resolves problems with installed equipment
• Prepare product orders and schedules deliveries
• Assist with research and development of new products
• Travel periodically to customers as needed
• Follow documented ISO procedures in the execution of the sales/contract review process
• Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Business, or field related to products and services being sold preferred
• Sales experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent sales and customer service skills with a proven ability to explain technical products to non-technical audiences
• Ability to apply engineering, technology, or other related principles to product sales
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills
• Ability to read blueprints and to multitask
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes