Proposal Engineer

Company: PEAK Technical Staffing USA
Location: Livonia
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title/Position: Proposal Engineer
Type: Direct
Location: Livonia, MI
Work Schedule: Onsite

Function: Sales Support
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Proposal Manager


Our client is a leading robotic automation and materials handling integrator. Since 2003, our client has delivered seamless robotic automation manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and systems integration.

Job Summary:

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• This role is key to implementing our strategies to support our growth and world class customer experience goals.
  
• We are looking for a critical member of our proposal team that supports our vision of being a sustainable people first, innovative custom automation and robotics solutions integrator, expanding its vertical markets to profitably grow through world class customer experiences supported by superior, adaptable and disciplined engineering.
  
• As a member of the Proposal team you will be responsible for establishing world class quotations, developing custom concepts, preparing cost estimates, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the proposal lifecycle.
  
• In a fast-paced environment, the proposal team will need to ensure a disciplined process of vetting and quoting custom applications. With upwards of 100 quotes going on at a time, this team will need to have exceptional organization, prioritization and communication skills.
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  
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  • Create written quotations and cost estimates for potential projects.
    
  • Develop technical solutions for dimensional inspection, test equipment and assembly proposal.
    
  • Prepare all necessary support material for proposed solutions.
    
  • Technical support for sales and marketing.
    
  • Interface with customers and suppliers.
    
  • Interface with other internal departments.
    
  • Support engineering hand-off during the order process.
    
  • Other duties as assigned by Proposal Manager.
    
    
    Experience & Education:
    
    
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    • Five to ten years minimum experience in proposal engineering, mechanical design, technical writing or project management in similar industry.
      
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
      
    • Technical writing and estimating experience preferred. If not experienced, training will be provided.
      
    • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
      
    • Excellent analytical skills.
      
    • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
      
    • Proven ability to complete assignments according to outlined scope, budget & technical requirements, and within requested timeline.
      
      
      Skills:
      
      
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      • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite mandatory.
        
      • Creo experience preferred.
        
      • Technical concepting experience preferred.
        
      • Experience in automotive industry helpful.
        
      • Experience with assembly and inspection equipment preferred.
        
        
        Benefits:
        
        
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        • Health, dental and vision insurance.
          
        • 401(k) retirement program
          
        • Paid holidays and vacation.
          

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