Senior Proposal Engineer

Qualifications

• BS in engineering is preferred, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in automation with focus on controls concepts, mechanical concepts and robotics concepts within the automotive / Tier 1 coating industry, and cost estimation experience is a plus.
• Experienced in working with installation contractors
• SAP experience and / or German language skills an advantage, but not a must
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD
• Knowledge of robotic and machine automation used in the coating industry
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering and control systems
• Paint and robotic industry processes and best practices
• Knowledge of automobile manufacturer specifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to manage multiple proposals at one time
• Able to prioritize and manage your own workload
• Negotiation skills, team oriented, self starter

Skills

• Controls engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Integration of communication controls
• Motion technology

Requirements

• Develop application technical solutions as they apply to customer requests
• Support Sales and Project Management departments in customer meetings
• Review customer specifications and be able to write clarifications regarding those specifications
• Create work scopes for contractor bidding and hold contractor bid meetings
• Develop the proposals package (Calculation and Bid Text support Information related to hardware)
• Develop general level 1 milestone schedules/time-lines, via MS Project, for the proposed solutions
• Develop general manpower plans for internal labor costs required for the execution of the specific project coinciding with the Level 1 milestone schedule
• Conduct contractor site walk through’s as required to ensure proper contractor costs are captured for a specific proposal