Pre-Sales Engineer; Boeing

Job description

Position: Pre-Sales Engineer (Boeing)

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day.

We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.
Pre-Sales Engineer (Boeing)

UAE / Global – relocation and visa support provided

We will consider recruitment for this role in multiple global locations.

We will provide relocation support for the right candidate to UAE, if desired.

This role could suit an Engineer with specific Boeing experience OR a non-engineer with deep technical expertise of Boeing stock, inventory and parts.
What this role has to offer

Global role with relocation support provided!

Highly visible role where your expertise will be very influential within your team!

Work with a progressive and globally connected team.

International travel every 6 weeks (approx.) to hubs in Miami, Singapore, US, UAE, Toulouse.
About the role

Thales AGS Trading sits underneath our Avionics service line to propose cost effective solutions to worldwide operators to maintain their fleet. AGS achieve this by providing equipment parts in serviceable condition to the suppliers.

As the Pre-Sales Engineer (Boeing) you will use your technical expertise to support the sales team to advise which product parts they should be purchasing, the demand landscape for those parts and instruct on the relevant inventory and stock levels. In order to do this, you will need deep knowledge on Boeing technical parts and inventory, including product part numbers.
Day to day you will
• Be in charge of sourcing and procuring Boeing Serviceable / unserviceable equipment.
• Establish a list of fast-moving Boeing parts that AGS Trading should focus on sourcing.
• Create and validate the Boeing Product Number in ERP (Quantum) as needed by gathering all relevant information related to this equipment (description, applicability, manufacturer, Export Control Classification number, …)
• Check / review and assess the paperwork or similar documents in order to source the correct parts.
• Ensure that part Traceability and all relevant documents are available and provided before buying the equipment.
• Negotiate the buying price from the open market (his / her network of suppliers) as low as possible in order to maximize the Gross Margin.
• Support AGS Trading Operations / Supply Chain Team regarding all Boeing parts Repair related activities.
• Ensure a consistent and sufficient Boeing PN inventory level in order to contribute to the expected growth on Non-Thales parts as well as monthly order intake, sale and Gross Margin objectives.
• In charge of answering all Boeing Request for Quote (RFQs) sent from Worldwide customers.
• Propose and negotiate with the customers the selling price as close as possible to the PN Fair Market Value (FMV) in order to maximize the Gross Margin while aiming to obtain the customer Purchase Order.
• Build and maintain a specific network of customers and suppliers associated to this activity.
• Define and follow commercial action plans to further develop Boeing AGS Activity and drive Boeing USM activity for AGS Trading.
• In charge of reaching the order intake, sale and Gross Margin objectives on a monthly basis.
• Trigger yearly…