Job Description

Description

 Key to Hisco's success is the fact that it is one of the original ESOP companies, where employees are the owners of the company.   As a specialty distribution and fabrication company serving the electronic assembly, aerospace, defense, medical, electronics, and other industrial markets.  With offices throughout the United States, Mexico and in Canada, it has successfully served its customers for over 50 years.  Employee owners' goal is to continually improve services, warehousing, fabrication, automated inventory, packaging, and delivery with their signature fast, friendly service.

 Job Purpose:   The Application Engineer will provide consultative services to customers to ensure efficient designs.  He or she will develop quotes for new and existing customers while ensuring best price and quality standards are maintained. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform tooling design for new part requirements and place orders with tooling manufacturers
• Operate centralized quoting department for all Precision Converting branches
• Champion quote requests from other company salespeople and Precision Converting branches
• Manage the cost and time constraints for RFQ (inside 48-hour turnaround standard, manage by exception)
• Selecting, managing, and working with sub-contractors
• Communicate quote status to respective to Hisco salespeople at Precision Converting branches
• Design, install, and implement new production processes, monitoring modifications and upgrades, and assist, when required, in troubleshooting existing processes
• Solve production problems on the floor
• Perform tooling design for new part requirements and place orders with tooling manufacturers
• Maintain digital records of all quote activities
• Develop and maintain database of equipment inventory at Precision Converting branches
• Continually improve estimating processes and procedures for increased productivity and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
• 5+ years experience in custom converting designing and ordering rotary, steel rule and Class A tooling
• Must have previously run relevant equipment
• Fundamental knowledge/experience in implementing and maintaining ISO/Quality System procedures
• High level of experience and confidence in quoting die cut requirements for automotive, medical and electronics industries
• Experience/knowledge in AutoCad

Core Competencies

• Advanced die cutting techniques
• Must be able to read customers’ blueprints
• Strong math skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up

• Able to cooperate in a team atmosphere
• Proficient in MS Office products:  Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stands, bends, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.

Qualifications