Manufacturing Support Engineer

WHO ARE WE : BlackHawk Industrial provides you with the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. We truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers we service. Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers who are in need of Technical Service and Production Savings.

We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE.

*This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing, including cannabis

SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Support Engineer is responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of company products specific to cutting tools, holders and other machine related tooling applications, and targeted application support via training and on-site testing to assure customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personally exhibits, recruits and coaches associates consistent with Core Behaviors

Responsible for promoting culture of safety

Proactively solve tooling problems for customers

Communicate customer and market issues to company management

Develop, update and maintain technical database on all products related to cutting tools and related machine applications. Reviews and recommends product introductions and deletions.

Acts as technical liaison to primary tooling vendors regarding product changes, updates, etc.

Provides technical support to field sales engineers and inside sales personnel.

Inquires and learns about customers and their business plans, forwards that information to the Director of Sales for evaluation and business planning.

Manage new and existing customer relationships

Coordinates meetings between customers and vendor representatives on technical issues.

Advance and develop cost savings projects for customers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Perform all work in accordance to ISO processes and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

High levels of product knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Competent with the use of computer software specific to the operation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

No direct supervisory responsibility. May provide indirect supervisory input.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma required

Bachelor s degree in a related field preferred

5 years of experience in a similar position required

Previous sales or customer service experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

None required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee is regularly required to speak and understand English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to use computer and other equipment.

Employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to _ 70 _ pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.

PPE REQUIRED:

Eye protection, ear protection, and as required by customer, steel-toed shoes and head protection.

OTHER INFORMATION:

BHID policy requires all potential employees to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening. This is a standard procedure we follow to ensure a safe and productive work environment.

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP

HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria)

Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Plan and Company Match

FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA)

Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability

Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D/

Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life

Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)

Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)

Ancillary Hospital Indemnity

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Includes concierge services and travel assistance.

Paid Time Off

Holiday Paid Time Off

Gym Reimbursement

Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to win money or prizes

Tuition Reimbursement - after 1 year of employment

*BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies: Please be advised that BlackHawk Industrial only accepts resumes from agencies with which we have an executed contract and proactively engaged with. Accordingly, BlackHawk Industrial and any of its affiliates are not obligated to pay referral fees to any agency that is not party to an agreement with BlackHawk Industrial. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of BlackHawk Industrial.