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Blue Grass MFG. Co. 

...is hiring for the following positions.  

Sales Engineer for CNC Machining
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Blue Grass Manufacturing is a 45 year plus contract manufacturer. Our processes include machining, welding, assembly, fulfillment, amongst others.
 
This position is responsible for responding to customer request for quote (RFQ)'s by providing timely cost proposals and other data necessary to satisfy the customer. Must be able to manage customer expectations and adhere to strict timelines. Work with other internal personnel to develop the most accurate and complete cost proposal possible. Provide Financial Analysis / Negotiation support. Provide Support to Customer requests and any audit activity requested. Requires meeting short deadlines and orchestrating many financial variables at once. Perform "quote" "no quote" process for RFQ received insuring all requests are responded to in a timely manner.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be proficient in performing the following combination of duties
Analyze drawings and estimate labor hours required to manufacture part.
Prepare indentured and consolidated bills-of-material (BOM's), and get quoted vendor costs for those materials to support the cost proposal
Determine tool string, materials and hours necessary to build the tools that will be use to manufacture parts.
Prepare cost summaries for all of the above activities and prepare a clear cost proposal for approval and submission to the customer.
Complete the proposal package which includes all the supporting data to used to determine the cost of the project or job
Keep a status of all quotes in process until a win, loss or re-quote has been determined
Must be extremely well-organized and able to consistently meet stringent deadlines while working with minimal supervision and sometimes minimal information.
Must be able to complete tasks in a dynamic work environment
Must have supervised production and been successful at it and likes it.
Machine maintenance skills
Sales experience in the field with proof of success.
Mostly experience in companies with restricted budgets so he has had to think out the best process solutions.
Purchased capital equipment and done economic justifications.
Good teacher
Mature
 
Requirements 
MUST HAVE ESTIMATING EXPERIENCE.  
15 years of combined experience in Machining of high volume parts from steel, castings, and forgings.
Ability to operate and program CNC vertical Mills
Ability to operate and program CNC horizontal mills
Ability to operate Manual milling machines
Ability to operate and program CNC Swiss type screw machines
Ability to operate Rotary transfer machines such as Hydromats or Kingsburys
Broaching
CNC fixture design and manufacture
Experience developing high volume manufacturing processes including their quality plans.
General knowledge with the procedures for estimating the manufacturing and development of costs for structures and components utilizing various materials.
Knowledge of various types of manufacturing processes are essential.
Applicants must be able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment to meet weekly management and customer requirements.
Excellent communication, writing and computer spreadsheet skills are required.
Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
 
 
Desired Requirements:
Degree in Marketing or business, Masters is preferable.
Participation in a quality certification such as ISO 9000/2000 QS 9000 or TS16949.
A six sigma black belt would be a plus.
 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions/Environment:
This position includes both a office and work shop working environment
Some travel will be required.
Thorough knowledge manufacturing processes.
Blue Grass Manufacturing is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.
 
 
Helpful Software Knowledge:
Experience with CAD/CAM systems such as Solid Works, Bob CAD and Auto Cad.
Experience with MSE or similar quoting system.
Must have broad experience in quoting the type of work we want.
ERP systems interface experience. Macola would be a plus
SharePoint Services
MS Project
Exact Macola ES

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We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.
Our candidates will be asked to take skills test that we design with the local and state government agencies.
References with past employers and customer contacts are to be thoroughly vetted.
Looking for someone who is stable and would likely spend 10 years or  the rest of their career with us
 
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Positions are 1st and second shifts.  Good advancement opportunity, competitive salary and benefits.  Complete online application.

 

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