Applications Engineer (Machining)

Lincoln Electric; Fort Loramie (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Fort Loramie, OH is seeking a Build-to-Print Cost Estimator to develop project cost and schedule estimates for quotes and to drive the quoting process for Automation-designed equipment.

The role requires CAD experience, GD&T understanding, and 3+ years of experience with customers and suppliers, plus proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will work across Sales, Engineering, and Management to support cost-conscious manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD experience or modelling is a plus
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with customers and suppliers
• Experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Commitment to company values

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the feasibility of Build-to-Print projects based on data from Sales, Engineering, Management and Customers
• Identify, develop and assist in the development of tools needed for the quoting process
• Help to develop manufacturing processes and concepts capable of producing systems or products
• Assist as necessary with customer communication, presentations, and trade related events
• Follow-up as necessary with sales, customers, and representatives
• Responsible for following Department ISO procedures
• Participate in activities to ensure continued process improvements

Skills

CAD experience

GD&T understanding

Customer & supplier interaction

MS Word/MS Excel/PowerPoint

Writing & communication

Team coordination

Commitment to company values

Tools

CAD software

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Fort Loramie
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Pay Range: $65,000 - $82,000
Target Bonus: 5%

Position Summary

Develop project cost and schedule estimates for Build-to-Print based request for quotes. Identify the manufacturing process, accurately develop the cost model, create quotations and provide other supporting information as needed to sell Lincoln Electric Automation-designed equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate the feasibility of Build-to-Print projects based on data supplied by Sales, Engineering, Management and Customers.
• Identify, develop and assist in the development of tools needed for the quoting process
• Help to develop manufacturing processes and concepts capable of producing systems or products
• Assist as necessary with customer communication, presentations, and trade related events.
• Follow-up as necessary with sales, customers, and representatives.
• Responsible for following Department ISO procedures
• Participate in activities to ensure continued process improvements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Basic CAD experience (3D modeling is a plus)
• Understanding of basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• 3 years’ minimum experience working with customers and suppliers
• Experience working in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values
• Education, training, and experience requirements may be modified at the Managements Team’s discretion.
• The ability to work with multiple teams and inner company contacts to ensure customer project success

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
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