Job Title: Proposals Engineer

Location: Huntersville, NC

Reports To: Proposals Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a summary of the Primary Job Responsibilities. It is not to be considered as an all-encompassing list of job duties.

• Receive, review, and organize BOMs and drawings provided by customers into assembly structure.
• Identify gaps in customer provided documentation and work with customers directly to resolve.
• Review customer specifications and requirements to determine scope of proposal requests.
• Evaluate parts and drawings and select appropriate suppliers for quotation.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers, estimate labor hours, and organize data into proposals cost sheets.
• Leverage data from past orders to complete new proposals.
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and KTC personnel when developing proposals.
• Assist the Proposals Manager in developing pricing, lead times, terms, and drafting the written proposal.
• Guide the efforts of Project Managers, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers who may be assisting in the development of a proposal.
• Keep stakeholders informed of proposals’ progress.
• Participate in Proposal Review Meetings with Management.
• Any other reasonable activity as required by management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a 2-year degree in Engineering, similar relevant field, or comparable job experience in electrical-mechanical design/manufacturing.
• Some experience developing concepts/documentation/drawings. Experience in a field related to design and development of custom machinery, automation equipment, or other electromechanical equipment is highly preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand part fabrication drawings and other technical specifications provided by customers.
• Must be knowledgeable of various machining, fabrication, coating, and finishing processes.
• Must be proficient in using 3D and 2D CAD software. SolidWorks and AutoCAD are highly preferred.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook).
• Must be able to learn to estimate engineering design hours, assembly labor hours, and part costs.
• Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to develop working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work on multiple proposals concurrently and to manage frequently changing priorities.