What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Proposal Engineer position at Durr Systems Jobs?
- Applying engineering expertise, with focus on controls engineering, as well as mechanical engineering, integration of communication controls, and motion technology, needed to operate automation in coating / dispensing applications.
- 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.
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
- Ability to manage multiple proposals at one time
- Ability to prioritize and manage your own workload
- Negotiation skills, team oriented, self starter
- Able to lead or follow, as appropriate for any situation