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Summary: The role of the Application Processing Manager is to develop manufacturing processes and analyze data to determine the resources needed for manufacturing complete BIW tooling systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create quotes for customer systems based on engineering process releases
• Conduct cycle time analysis, create conceptual drawings and technical descriptions, and determine sequence of operations for machine stations and system components
• Assign estimated margins to all quoted jobs
• Estimate costs for new equipment or capital investment required for production
• Collaborate with project management to negotiate changes and costs for projects, and engage with customers as necessary
• Analyze sketches, engineering data, and other RFQ information to identify items to be quoted
• Oversee the concepting processes for efficient manufacturing within an automated weld line, based on customer requirements
• Meet with customers to initiate proposals and ensure alignment with plant requirements
• Work with the Sales team to review process concepts and make necessary changes to quotes
• Collaborate with Purchasing to obtain quotes for capital equipment needed for the process
• Coordinate with other management groups to determine labor hours required for projects
• Attend budget reviews to assess quoted margins against actual margins and update quoting template if needed
• Recommend and implement process improvements for estimating
• Willingness to contribute to other areas of the company related to component quoting and line processing
• Oversee quotes received by the AE department and follow them through to kick-off
• Provide support for the department and offer guidance on the quote process
• Perform any other assigned tasks from Management

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience in processing is required
• Experience with AutoCAD is required
• Experience quoting entire BIW tooling assemblies is preferred

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cost estimating or process engineering
• Minimum 3 years' experience in the relevant industry
• Minimum 2 years' experience in directing and managing a team
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret engineering layouts and data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze financial data for cost estimation
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for field checks, if required

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasional chemical fumes
• Moderate to loud noise levels on the manufacturing floor
• Mandatory use of appropriate eyewear in the manufacturing area
• Safety shoes are required in the manufacturing area
• Availability for overtime when necessary

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and bend objects weighing up to 35 pounds, if necessary