Production Line Application Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review and qualify client RFQ’s, drawings and specifications to determine requirements and feasibility of a project
• Interact with clients defining scope, clarifying technical risk and creating RFI (request for information) questions to accurately design the line
• Travel to client sites for project evaluation and presentation; this may include measuring to define ranges and technical presentation with both factory and corporate staff
• Liaise with management, sales, project management and engineering during design
• Prepare proposals including detailed layout drawings using AutoCAD and proposal documentation in conjunction with the integrated OEM equipment proposals
• Design the required conveyor components with necessary calculations to properly integrate the packaging line with optimal machine spacing, accumulation and operator flow for efficient and effective line design
• Interact with vendors using detailed RFQ’s concerning machine/service quotations required for the proposal
• Review vendor/inter-company quotes against client RFQ for scope, quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements
• Establish and nurture a positive and productive working relationship among clients, internal and external vendors, and internal project team members through face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and routine communication
• Manage and communicate project revenues, cost, and discounting/incentivizing strategies
• Aid in pricing strategy and create price lists, assist with vendor communication in price negotiations
• Maintain a dynamic library and product portfolio of quoted and sold solutions for future reference, conduct technical sales training, and ensure marketing collateral is effectively communicated to end users
• Monitor quality issues and resolve vendor related problems
• Negotiate commercial contract modifications when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Estimating/Technical Sales or Project Management, preferably in the packaging or automation industries
• 5+ years’ experience leading or designing high complexity packaging or capital equipment integration projects preferred
• Strong experience using AutoCAD designing entire production lines
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5-15% of time; international or pacific coast clients may require some off-normal hour interface

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, driven individual capable of understanding client’s needs while considering the technical and commercial goals of the business
• Capable of working closely with sales directors and the client to fully design and develop turnkey proposals for entire production lines from processing to end of line operations
• Representing both client and internal brands (ProMach or OEM) when weighing technical risk and applying the best solution for the client
• Excited about designing complex production lines with AutoCAD and controlling the entire cost estimating process of the proposal with innovation and continuous improvement

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong negotiation and pricing skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Benefits

• Open, communicative environment fostering individual initiative
• Growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Wellness program
• No waiting period for benefits

Pay

Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate's potential starting rate of pay.

Schedule

We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments.