Proposal Engineer

Talent Acquisition Partner | Sourcing Specialist "Focus on the process of what it takes to be successful" - Nick Saban

Summary:

This role is responsible for managing Automatic Equipment and Automation opportunities from lead to installation. They provide support to sales, engineering, and production teams during the different manufacturing stages. Responsible for working with Senior Sales Account Managers to help develop technical solutions, create cost estimates to develop pricing and generate customer proposals. Includes obtaining customer specifications and preparing proposals; managing customer contacts; interfacing between customers, engineering, and production.

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

The annual salary for this position starts at $77,500 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Essential Functions

• Provide support with proposals, pricing and equipment layouts (provide layout drawings, models, electrical schematics, manuals to the customer as needed).
• Provide correct survey(s) on equipment, detailing what is needed for both the customer and production.
• Identify any non‑standard items on the survey(s) and get with the appropriate group (Engineering, Development, Product Manager, Supply Chain) to discuss and get clarification to address concerns.
• Provide automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts to offer the best equipment solution for the application.
• Coordinate with departments to overcome hurdles during the Engineering and Manufacturing stages.
• Provide customers with current information including but not limited to: offloading specs for equipment, IP addresses, OEM connectivity changes, drawings, etc.
• Coordinate kickoffs, customer meetings, and pre‑installation meetings/documents.
• Document any installation/performance issues to improve future projects.
• Assist with project team responsibilities as needed.
• Travel required including visiting customer sites and attend trade shows as required.
• Quote installation efforts at customers manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation. Experience in engineering proposals and project management, required.
• Ability to develop integrated 2‑D layouts, 3‑D modeling, and simulations/animations
• Full understanding of electronics/pneumatics/hydraulics
• Full understanding of line automation, palletizing and end of line equipment knowledge a plus
• Strong computer skills with high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience with CRM and CAD systems (including the ability to create engineering layouts), (D365 CRM, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks experience a plus)

Functional Success Drivers

• Conceptual Ability
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Organization / Planning
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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