Proposals Specialist

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$118K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, preferably in a mechanical or controls capacity.
  • Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Intermediate proficiency in SolidWorks and MS Project.
  • Understanding of pneumatic design and operational principles.
  • Familiarity with welding, fabricating practices, and materials.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with customers to gather essential application information.
  • Collaborate with sales to develop tailored proposals that resonate with customers.
  • Evaluate applications and design system concepts in 2D or 3D formats.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates based on specifications and customer requirements.
  • Finalize project concepts and secure customer feedback, including potential site visits.
  • Produce final quotes with accompanying concept drawings and specifications.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies to enhance company performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel to customer sites as needed.
  • Access to ongoing training in new technology.
  • Engagement in diverse projects with a focus on innovation.
  • Collaboration with sales teams to influence customer decisions.
  • A role that combines mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

  • Communicate effectively with customers to collect all relevant information relating to the application.
  • Ability to work closely with the sales team to create proposals that contain the proper content and price point that will appeal to the customer and generate further discussions.
  • Evaluate application and generate system concepts in 2D or 3D.
  • Generate Cost Estimates based on performance specifications, and customer build specs.
  • Finalize concept with customer and/or obtain additional information. Site visits may be required from time to time.
  • Create final quotes with all supporting concept drawings and specifications.
  • Consistently stay up to date on new technology in order to stay current with the latest technologies that could improve company overall results.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Intermediate level AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Intermediate level SolidWorks.
  • Intermediate level MS Project.
  • Intermediate level Microsoft Office.
  • Emulate 3D would be considered a strong asset.
  • Familiarity and experience with machine design and machine building practices including automated machinery and robotics.
  • Intermediate level Pneumatics design and operational principles.
  • Must have a good understanding of welding and fabricating practices and materials.
  • Intermediate level understanding of controls such as PLC, SERVOs and HMIs as it would pertain to costing development.
  • Capable of maintaining confidentiality and non-disclosure as it pertains to sensitive customer information and costing methods.
  • Strong mathematical background and a solid understanding of job costing.
  • Travel is required.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Mechanical Engineering Technologist (5 to 8 years of experience in a related Engineering and Manufacturing industry coupled with knowledge and experience of industrial controls).
  • Alternately, the candidate could be an Electrical / Controls / Robot / Mechatronic Technologist with the same experience and a strong mechanical background.


COMPENSATION:

  • Salary range of $118,000 to $120,000 per year

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