• Join a small company doing big things! Work in the world's only sheet hydroforming production facility!
• Be rewarded with an attractive remuneration  plus great benefits!
• Develop a unique and valuable skill set through ongoing training and development!

About the Amino North America Corporation

Amino North America Corporation (ANAC) was established in September 2002 as the first North American operation of the Amino Corporation of Japan. ANAC is a full equipped manufacturing facility, which specializes in the production of parts such as automotive body panels and other steel and aluminum components using Amino's advanced sheet hydroforming technology. The technology is also suitable for appliance, heavy-duty truck, agriculture and construction industries.

Using this fluid forming process, ANAC is able to push back the limits of conventional stamping, producing parts that would be difficult or impossible to make otherwise. With programs ranging from sports cars to full-size pick up trucks, ANAC is making its mark as a quality provider of stylish body panels for niche steel and aluminum forming applications.

About the St.Thomas Site

Amino North America Corporation is situated in the city of St. Thomas, in the heart of Ontario's automotive industry. The plant is two and half hours from Detroit in one direction and about the same distance to Oshawa in the other. Based on this service area, it is well positioned to supply all of the big 3 of GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler as well as the Japanese makers, Toyota and Honda, and the GM-Suzuki joint venture Cami Automotive. Furthermore, the large concentration of auto part suppliers in the area also provides many opportunities for cooperative projects.

ANAC has made a significant investment in the new site. The corner piece of this investment is the press line composed of 3 new state-of-the-art presses. The lead press in the line is one of Amino's most distinctive and emblematic technologies, a 3000-ton fluid forming press. This press performs the bulk of the part forming work, creating the basic shape of even complex parts in a single operation. Following the FFP are 2 of Amino's 800-ton servo mechanical presses, which are used to trim, pierce and flange the parts.

About the Opportunity

Amino North America Corporation is seeking a talented Technical Sales Engineer to join their growing team in St. Thomas, Ontario.  

In this key role, you will be responsible for sales and business development with existing customers as well as developing new customers and identifying potential areas of business.  

Acting as the main point of contact with the customer, your specific responsibilities will include:  

• Using your technical knowledge and experience to prepare quotes and proposals for all types of stamping and welding programs including conceptual development, pricing and detailed internal costing;
• Assembling and collecting necessary technical information and customer specifications from customer, engineering and/or sales and marketing in order to prepare detailed quotes and proposals while achieving the most cost effective selection of equipment  and conceptual design;
• Involving key members of engineering management  in pricing and conceptual layout when projects are technically complex;
• Preparing RFQs to suppliers and sub-contractors, ensuring timely receipt of quotes and reviewing quotes for applicability and cost effectiveness;
• Ensuring all quotes are approved and submitted to customer accurately and on time and following up with customer on quotes and revised quotes as quoting process proceeds;
• Sourcing and validating capabilities of tooling and equipment suppliers;
• Working with customer on defining RFQ requirements, collecting additional information as required;
• Coordinating the project plan for the order through the process to ensure customer timelines are met;
• Organizing and leading Technical Review meetings to ensure orders and technical inquiries of customers are identified and recommending changes for a suitable hot runner system;
• Responding to technical queries by customers and sales representatives for troubleshooting and prospecting custom engineered solutions;
• Developing/reviewing process with the view to reduce waste through process improvement;
• Travelling to customer sites as required; and
• Providing leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams as required. 

In order to be successful, you will need to have a bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant field along with 5 years of technical sales experience in metal stamping and in a program management role.

Our ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized and driven go-getter experienced in growing business with Tier 1 companies and dealing with commercial issues involving production programs. 

We are looking for an effective communicator with excellent problem-solving, customer service and interpersonal skills to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.  

As both domestic and international travel is required for this role, you must have a valid passport to travel within North America and abroad.

A valid driver's licence and clear driver's abstract are also required.

About the Benefits

In appreciation of your hard work and dedication to the job, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package! 

This is a challenging and fast-paced role that will set you up for growth and career progression within the company. Plus you'll enjoy the kind of work variety that comes from working with a range of local and international customers! No two days will be the same!

Amino North America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe workplace for employees, free of harassment and discrimination. As such, you can look forward to being part of a welcoming and fun team environment!

You will become an integral part of a small, close-knit team, where even the President knows everyone by name! You'll also have access to a number of staff social events including an Annual BBQ (for the whole family), Annual Golf Tournament, Quarterly Birthday Lunches with the President and a Christmas Dinner!

Take your career forward with an established, international organization, Apply Now!

Please apply online at: http://jobs.applyfirst.ca/jobs/66963