Welding Process, Estimating & Proposal Engineer
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Welding Process, Estimating & Proposal Engineer TITLE: PROCESSING, ESTIMATING & PROPOSAL ENGINEERREPORTS TO: DIRECTOR PROCESSING & ESTIMATING, WELDING DIVISIONDEPARTMENT: SALES & ESTIMATING
DUTIES: Fori Automation is seeking an experienced Process, Estimating & Proposal Engineer for our Welding Division, reporting to the Director of Processing & Estimating, Welding Division and work within our weld estimating team of 3-5 other individuals. This proposal engineer will primarily support North American programs and new RFQ opportunities. Technical degree and/or 5+ years’ experience required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Controls design and build background is a plus. Candidate must be highly competent or proficient in the following areas:
Comprehension of mechanical and control printsWorking level and competent in Inventor and/or ACADDetailed cost estimating of custom designed & manufactured system experience – welding system(s) experience is preferredAssembly processing capabilities (including layouts and cycle time analysis) Proficient at Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointUtilization of INVENTOR or ACAD for development of tooling concepts and layout drawings Development of technical proposals with good presentation skillsAble to work in an office setting and team environment
Daily Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): Review & respond to new project RFQs, customer inquiries and engineering changesCompiling new program processes, layouts and project proposals to be submitted to the customerLog new Welding opportunities, keep opportunity list updated for the Welding Group and help set quoting prioritiesSupport and participate in both new RFQ line –up meetings with customers as well as technical reviews following quotation submittalRead, review and quote within supplied customer specificationsAbility to multitask between multiple projects, meetings, and daily priorities within the groupWork cohesively with internal project team on any commercial needs or support once a project is kicked-off.Prepare responses to RFQs and RFI’s in form of a Proposal Letter and Quotation, ensuring best technical and commercial solutions are used.Attends sales and marketing meetings and internal training sessions as required.Perform other related duties as required by the Director of Processing & Estimating.Willingness to work in the office and occasionally at a customer plant. Overnight travel is minimal
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Strong Technical, Proposal & Estimating; as well as, Engineering and Weld System Design background for a minimum of 5 years preferred. Know-how in Mechanical and Controls aspects. Demonstrated past Engineering, Estimating and Conceptual Designs for customers; English proficiency, Team Player.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Must have a Technical Welding DegreeTRAVEL: Travel is minimal; approximately ~3%COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: Global exposure / Healthcare / 401K / Competitive salary
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