Proposal Engineer

Proposal Engineer (65-75K+)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Engineer to join an established and industry leading equipment manufacturer near the Syracuse, NY area.

This is a direct hire position offering the opportunity to work on custom engineered machinery and equipment solutions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Attractive base salary + commission.
• Automatic 401K company contribution.
• Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Proposals & Engineering Concepts:

• Review customer inquiries and technical requirements for custom machinery and equipment.
• Develop preliminary mechanical and electrical drawings to illustrate proposed equipment solutions.
• Create engineering concepts and equipment specifications based on customer needs.
• Identify major components, materials, and equipment required for proposed systems.

Cost Estimating & Proposal Development:

• Estimate engineering design hours, manufacturing labor, and assembly costs.
• Work with Purchasing and vendors to obtain component pricing and material cost estimates.
• Develop project cost estimates and prepare competitive customer quotations.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal packages, including preliminary drawings, specifications, pricing, and delivery estimates.

Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements, discuss technical solutions, and address questions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to develop accurate proposals.
• Manage proposal revisions as customer requirements evolve.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals to ensure proposals meet customer expectations.

Background Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-4+ years of engineering experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• General understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret and develop preliminary engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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