Pre-Sales Analyst, Aluminum Extrusions

Arconic is currently in search of a Pre-Sales Analyst to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. 

In this role you will:

• Respond to Sales’ customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs) via the sales force systems in timely manner with producibility, accurate product calculations, manufacturing site and preferred equipment, and pricing guidelines.
• Provide research and analysis of cost and productivity data for the AFE production facilities through the use Oracle TPS data and estimated cost based on Burden Rates.
• Layout of preliminary profiles using AutoCAD/ETA for accurate calculation of physical characteristics, tolerances and manufacturing extras calculations. 
• Accurate interpretation/calculation of all attributes and producibility for each RFQ, including but not limited to customer part drawings, spec review, and die prints.
• Understanding business guidelines along with current capacities, constraints, and cost among other factors to appropriately direct business to the optimal manufacturing flow-path.
• Clarifying all manufacturing, quality, and planning issues invoked by the customer print and specifications. 
• Provide technical assistance to Inside and Outside Salespersons on producibility, manufacturing, quality, and pricing concerns.
• Continuous improvement for accuracy, consistency, efficiency, and clarity in the Presale/Quoting process and Quotemaster tools, including improving our current Presale work procedures and work instruction documentation.
• Other misc. clerical and administrative duties as required to assist the Commercial Organization in providing timely and accurate responses to all inside/outside sales personnel and customers, representing the AEX Business Unit.

Basic Qualifications:

 

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution. 
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in engineering, manufacturing operations or sales in manufacturing and preferably in similar industry or market segments.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Finance from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience working in commercial aerospace manufacturing.
• Understanding of Metals Processing, basic metallurgy, and basic supply chain management to understand the areas of value to determine appropriate value pricing strategies and competitive pricing strategies and approaches.

 

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.  We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.  At Arconic, we:  Act With Integrity.  We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.  Safeguard our Future.  We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.  Grow Stronger Together.  We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.  Earn Customer Loyalty.  We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.  Drive Operational Excellence.  We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility,