Do you want to join a world leading provider of technology for the formation and enhancement of metallic parts? We are seeking an Applications Engineer to join our team who work to meet the needs of our customers through innovative and creative solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing requests for quotation (RFQ) for clarification and definition, designing concepts to meet customer needs, and developing and implementing customer specifications. We offer a competitive package that includes excellent salary and benefits, many of which are company paid.
About you
- Enjoy a fast-paced professional team environment!
- Team Builder: Building trust and rapport through leading by example with integrity and accountability.
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding your own emotions and those of others, managing emotions effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues
- Knowledge of Industry Standards: Deep understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, including sand mixing/mulling operations, sand lab testing processes and process control.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial in this role.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are needed to interact with colleagues, customers and leadership. Role requires customer-facing interactions.
- Research Skills: Ability to effectively and efficiently gather, analyze, and interpret information to answer a question or solve a problem.
- Organizational Skills: Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Professional experience and background:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field; or extensive equivalent work experience in foundry sand production.
- Experience Required: Relevant experience in foundry sand production and/or foundry operations.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and knowledgeable in basic CAD software. Mechanical drawing reading and basic algebra calculation skills are a requirement.
- Macro or scripting languages and knowledge of competitive foundry equipment are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical evaluation and scope development for OEM and EMP opportunities from concept through quotation.
- Develop and maintain the integrity of project cost estimates to ensure technical accuracy and margin alignment.
- Direct and coordinate internal RFQ and costing activities across engineering and purchasing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with customer requirements and business objectives.
- Manage the full quotation process, ensuring proposals are complete, accurate, and delivered within customer-defined timelines.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between sales team, agents, and customers, building relationships that support both near-term project wins and long-term account development.
Specific tasks:
- Initiate and manage completion of applicable project worksheets, including calculation/determine sand demand and cooler sizing requirements.
- Review customer RFQs and specifications; identify clarification needs with engineering.
- Prepare and distribute internal RFQs for costing input.
- Develop detailed cost breakdowns using calculation tools, cost books, and company systems.
- Maintain and update project calculation sheets; revise estimates as scope evolves.
- Calculate selling price per company guidelines and complete Opportunity Assessment documentation.
- Prepare proposals and formal bids.
- Meet established quoting timelines.
- Support additional engineering, sales, or business development initiatives as assigned.
KPIs:
- Support attainment of annual order intake and revenue targets for assigned accounts and opportunities.
- Achieve or exceed OEM and EMP margin targets as established in the annual operating budget.
What we offer:
Be part of a global team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Simpson, innovation isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in everything we do, from engineering excellence to customer-focused solutions.
Health Insurance
401k plan
Annual bonus opportunity
Paid standard holidays including paid vacation and sick time
Employer-paid short & long term disability
Employee celebrations
Excellent service awards
Interested? Apply Now!
If you want to help us Shape Industry, we want to hear from you! To apply, send your resume to jobs.na@noricangroup.com or fill out the form below.
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