Senior Process and Cost Engineer

2 months ago


Grand Rapids, United States Axis Automation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Axis Automation is looking for career-oriented Application Engineers to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement

Axis leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.

Job Title: Level4/Senior Process and Cost Engineer (Applications Engineer)

Job Description:

The Applications Engineer Level 4 will work within the Applications Engineering department, configure manufacturing system proposals and support the Axis team through the deployment of awarded solutions. Engineer must have multiple years of experience in manufacturing or related field. Requires knowledge of project budgeting, custom automated equipment, along with manufacturing process and relevant fields of engineering (controls/mechanical/industrial/weld). Senior Engineer will support proposal approval process and team development.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Prepare detailed automated assembly equipment proposals and review other team member's work
  • Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members to solicit input establishing project proposals
  • Prepare process steps, concept generation, budget, and cycle time analysis
  • Identify labor hour requirements, material requirements, risk, cost and timing for each project
  • Obtain and organize external quotes from vendor base, find new support sources and advance process technology.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities
  • Understand customer expectations and convey to the team.
  • Lead quote and project related meetings as needed.
  • Support project kickoff, build and engineering teams with concept and customer specifics.
  • Expand workable libraries for actual cost feedback loop to improve estimating
  • Occasional travel to meet customers, lead proposal activities with technical and commercial content
  • Professional management of customer relationships and requests
  • Active in building customer relationships, established as a customer go-to contact
  • Real-time communication with company management on developments

Qualifications:

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

  • Bachelors' Degree in Engineering-related field – Or comparable field experience in similar role with exposure to industrial automation systems
  • Multiple years of experience with project management, budgeting, quoting or similar responsibilities within relevant industry.
  • Experience leading and mentoring.
  • Capable of working independently in a self-directed fashion but as a part of a larger team with common goals
  • Comfortable with speaking technically in front of groups (co-workers & customers)
  • Competent with the following software: Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PPT), Visual Components, Spinfire
  • Familiarity with automated processes and equipment (Assembly, Welding, Adhesive, Machining, etc.)
  • Willingness to travel up to 5 % per year locally and nationally

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 annually

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.



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