Engineering & Sales Proposal Coordinator

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris South is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in the southeast U.S. We serve manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the Florida panhandle. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Job Responsibilities:

As an Engineering & Sales Proposal Coordinator you will use your technical skills to identify and provide dependable solutions for our diverse customer base. Support and troubleshoot project issues with the Director of Technology. The Pre Sales CNC Machinist will support our formal quotes and escalated customer support situations. The person filling this role is responsible for handling multiple high-level technical tasks that surround the use and implementation of CPQ, RFEQ, and CNC Machine options of complex parts, and working with multi–Axis CNC Machines. The candidate will also work with Sales, Pre Sales, and Engineers to generate quotes for customers. Must be flexible to work on multiple tasks at one time.

What You Will Contribute:

• Provide council to sales regarding machine lineup
• Provide technical and commercial information required to complete machine quotes
• Act as central knowledge base and information depository for machine accessories and tooling
• Maintain broad knowledge of available machines and accessories
• Possess specific knowledge of the machine tools represented by the company and the accessories and tools to enhance their operation, process and output
• Develop new and maintain existing quotes (supporting documentation)
• Provide solutions to outlined problems and needs of sales department
• Develop custom proposals and solutions for customers (sales)
• Collaborate with customers on projects (contracted development projects)
• Request RFEQ, and CPQ from Okuma
• Work with sales team and the VP of Engineering on technical reviews weekly
• Assist Engineering department with pre and post sales technical assistance
• Collaborate with internal R&D team to drive core product growth
• Provide technical support to existing customers of Morris South
• Document engineering systems files for customers
• CAD/CAM for machining proposed parts to arrive at part strategy as well cycle time development

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• A.S in Mechanical Engineering or 10 years of related field service
• 8-10 years' industry experience as a CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer, or service tech etc.
• 8-10 years Microsoft Office Experience and Excel
• Experience with CNC machining, part programming and knowledge of the manufacturing industry
• Cross functional team collaboration
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (word, excel, power point)
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude

What's in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.
• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.
• Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition # 1566