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Process/Proposal Engineer

Comau LLC
Southfield, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Our Values reflect who we are and how we work and we value our employees. At Comau LLC, our employees enjoy working in a highly innovative and safe working environment while performing challenging and meaningful work to build value -- driven solutions. Our positive relationships with our managers and co-workers allow us to take ownership and walk the talk. Our work culture encourages us to communicate openly, think innovatively, and act as a network. Employees are empowered to work with simplicity and efficiency. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment oriented toward innovation and multiculturalism that offers real opportunities for growth and aims for excellence -- you are probably a great fit for our team!
Today, Comau has a truly global presence, with 33 operative centers in 14 different countries, which allows us to offer tailor-made solutions and localized support in a variety of fields.
 
The Position: We're looking for a Proposal Engineer -- Industrial Automation Systems.
 
The Proposal Engineer will develop manufacturing processes and solutions for new Automation Systems business. You will collaborate with a team of relevant specialists from Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Site Management and Estimating to create technical proposals which are efficient and competitive in today's marketplace.
 
Take ownership. Are you ready for a challenge?
 
Responsibilities:
In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executing the following responsibilities:
  • Participate in line-up meetings with customers and analyze requests for quote.
  • Assess a customer's specification package for correct application of commercial components and desired manufacturing process parameters.
  • Process Engineering of automated and manual BIW and general industry assembly systems that require one or any combination of technologies used in modern manufacturing systems. (ie: fastening, resistance welding, riveting, mig welding, clinching, adhesives and sealers in the areas of BIW, Battery Tray assembly & general assembly).
  • Utilize man/machine cycle time charts to evaluate and verify systems to ensure process capability. The ability to assess and compile tooling and equipment content.
  • Create technical solution, generate presentations & documentation, and review quotation.
  • In conjunction with Sales present the technical proposal to the customer.

Qualifications:

Do you have what it takes?

This role is best suited for a candidate that possess the following qualifications:

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma, GED or the equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years Mechanical System Layout Design, Robotic Process Simulation or Proposal Development of industrial production system automation systems,
  • Basic CAD skills and the ability to develop process solutions per customer product decks, create system layouts and process flows.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite tools.
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically (0 – 20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field
  • Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical System Layout Design, Robotic Simulation, Process Engineering or Proposal Development.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • A working knowledge of 3D CAD (i.e. Catia, NX, Solidworks, and/or Fides is a plus).

Let's Connect. A Global Spirit, a Local Presence.

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Let's Innovate. We believe that innovation drives the industry towards excellence.

 

Location:  Southfield

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