Proposal Engineer Lynchburg, VA at Signode

Benefits: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.Salary: The annual salary for this position starts at $77500 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and/or skillset. 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. 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:Bachelors Degree in EngineeringExperience: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/animationsFull understanding of electronics/pneumatics/hydraulicsFull understanding of line automation palletizing and end of line equipment knowledge a plusStrong computer skills with high proficiency in PowerPoint Excel and WordExperience with CRM and CAD systems (including the ability to create engineering layouts) (D365 CRM AutoDesk Inventor SolidWorks experience a plus)Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.Conceptual AbilityCommunication (Written and Verbal)Organization / PlanningTeam PlayerProblem SolvingDetail OrientedInterpersonal SavvyAdditional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Reasonable Accommodation StatementTo perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position please contact us at The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.Signode Industrial Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Mechanical Design,2D Animation,ASME Codes & Standards,Construction Estimating,Layout Design,Creo,Mechanical Engineering,Visual Basic,Autocad,Auto Estimating,Proposal Writing,MRP Experience: years Vacancy: 1