Business Development Engineer

Socket.dev; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Tool Corporation seeks a seasoned Business Development Engineer (Estimating) to partner with the Estimating Department in shaping mold design estimates and related services. This role covers customer data management, from initial contact through mold estimating, PO release, and project initiation, reporting to the Chief Sales Officer.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record in data-driven sales or customer service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• Proven experience in data management, sales, or customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe and hospitable working environment.
• Identify and provide feedback on process improvements.
• Use approved processes to manage data, communication, design, project development and customer communication.
• Participate in internal meetings and assist in customer visits and project kickoffs.
• Develop complex mold design concepts and investigate optimized external products and innovations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-account management

Data management

Sales/customer service

Education

Post-high school trade/technical education (2 years)

Mold making/design/manufacturing apprenticeship (2–4 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MISSION & CORE VALUES:

At Dynamic Tool Corporation, it is our mission to inspire those around us through growth, quality, and innovation.

We successfully and continuously accomplish this mission through our core values:

• Excellence – Giving nothing less than our best effort to every application
• Integrity – Operating with respect and support for others
• Safety – Ensuring our shared environment is clean, organized
• Customer-Focus – Absolute accountability and proactive effort to ensure their success

Through adhering to the principles of our mission and consistently gauging our actions to our core values, it is our vision to become our customer’s first choice by leaving a lasting, positive impression on the industry.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY:

The Business Development Engineer (to Estimating) works directly with the Estimating Department and is responsible for promoting all aspects of the estimating department regarding the design and building of complex injection molds and all related services of the development center. This includes a full detailed comprehension of customer data management, understanding the flow of information process from first customer contact through the mold estimating process, process of purchase order release, initiation of the project, in conjunction with the Director of Revenue Operations, ultimately reporting solely to the Chief Sales Officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the job duties listed below.

Responsibilities:

• Support a safe and hospitable working environment.
• Understand the preferred pre-approved NDA process.
• Identify and provide feedback on all process improvements.
• Utilize company approved processes to manage data, communication, design, project development, proposal development and communication to the customer.
• Understand and use internal departmental support network to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Understand the principles and methods of sound injection mold engineering and manufacturing from start to finish
• Participate in internal meetings.
• Assist in customer visits and associated project kick off events as needed.
• Working understanding of all internal procedures and processes.
• This is a highly technical positions that is responsible for the development of complex mold design concepts, investigation and implementation of optimized outside products, services and innovations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Work Experience:

• 8+ or more years of related experience

Related Experience:

Proven experience in data management, sales, or customer service.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Up to 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade, technical school, or college
• Preferred educational background: 2-4 years of formal post-high school specialized trade, technical school, or formal apprenticeship completion in associated field of mold making, design or manufacturing.

Certifications/Tech expertise:

• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Job costing history and quote reference database.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working understanding of best design practices, process and terminology for MFG of Plastic Injection Molds
• Working understanding of the Injection Molding process.
• Familiarity with equipment, raw materials and processes of validating Molds and equipment.
• Strong internal and external communication skills.
• Professionalism
• Documentation procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and manage meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Visual acuity for working with computer screens and printed materials.