Material Quote Senior Engineer Job Listing at Flex in Chennai, TN (Job ID WD203254)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Material Quote Senior Engineer in Chennai, India.

What a typical day looks like:

• Candidate has primary responsibility to prepare the quote based on the 2d/3d drawing and information provided by the customer.
• He / She is responsible for creation of costing for Plastic, Metal components /Tooling cost using Flex costing methodology in supporting the business bidding process.
• Provide recommendation and costing assumptions if there is insufficient information provided by customer.
• Create engineering data, tooling configuration in considering of tooling capacity and throughput time base on annual volume provided by customer.
• Optimize tooling NRE Vs part cost to provide best mechanical solution for the business needs.
• Provide recommendation on type of tooling used and their tool life expectation to fulfil the product life cycle requirements.
• Provide professional advice on the regional pricing, tier pricing in assisting SSCM to make regional supply chain recommendations.
• The role also includes sending RFQ to suppliers. Analyse supplier quote, cost negotiation, obtain cost breakdown details from suppliers,
• Source Mechanical supplier base in India especially for Plastics and Metal components.
• Understand various type of 2nd process available example, ultrasonic welding, painting, printing, heat staking, powder coating, Anodizing, MIG/TIG welding, etc... and cost model for this type of processes.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering with min 5 to 7 years relevant work experience, preferred in Plastic or metal fabrication factory
• Familiar and able to read, interpret 2D/3D mechanical drawings, designs and specifications
• Candidate will have a thorough knowledge in various manufacturing processes in Fab Plastics/Fab Metal part, and tooling associated to these manufacturing process.
• In-depth understanding on component and tooling elements and cost calculation methodology for plastic / metal commodities, Process good knowledge in Plastic /Metal tooling and its design, construction & accessories associated in calculating the tool cost.
• Material knowledge on Plastic resin /Metal, include its properties and applications.
• Have knowledge on Plastic resin/Metal's market trends on raw material cost.
• Expose to regional pricing and the tier pricing in the region.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A lean and keen learner, positive attitude,
• Proficiency in 2d/3d software, Auto cad, Solid works, Pro-e(Creo), and MS office, Excel, Word, Power point

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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