What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales and Proposal Engineer - Steelmaking & Continuous Casting position at SMS group USA?
Onsite position - Pittsburgh, PA
Summary
The sales / proposal engineer coordinates the technological aspects of the sales activity in close harmony with sales and supporting departments, including the elaboration of technical proposals, taking responsibility for the technical, organization and managerial aspects thereof.
Who We Are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.
www.sms-group.us
What You'll Do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.
Summary
The sales / proposal engineer coordinates the technological aspects of the sales activity in close harmony with sales and supporting departments, including the elaboration of technical proposals, taking responsibility for the technical, organization and managerial aspects thereof.
Who We Are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.
www.sms-group.us
What You'll Do
- In conjunction with the Sales Managers, Engineering Department and Automation Department, determines which references will be used for equipment and for cost
- Project coordination with team members in the proposal stage
- Proposal writing and editing
- Proposal elaboration
- Maintain proposal files including relative calculations, communications, and meeting reports
- Contacts and coordination with main mechanical vendors for proposal purposes
- Inter-departmental or inter-company contacts concerning proposals
- Coordination of layout work for proposal preparation
- Coordination of engineering work for proposal preparation
- Coordination of proposal, metallurgical and process calculations
- Prepare and edit cost estimates for proposed project with estimator
- Makes sales calls and attends sales functions, as required
- Technical presentation of proposals to customers
- Technical presentation of SMS group technology to prospective customers
- Business travel (domestic and international) required
- Engineering studies
- Commissioning of equipment, as required
- Candidates must be self-motivated and display creativity, strong problem solving skills, and work well in a diverse team environment
- Candidates should have a strong ability to multitask and work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, with a strong emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor of Science – Engineering degree (mechanical, metallurgical and/or
- material science engineering)
- 5 years experience in design and proposal preparation is preferred
- Steelmaking & continuous casting knowledge is required
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.