Application Engineering Manager
About The Position
Horizon Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated Application Engineering Manager to lead their Application Engineering team. This role involves supporting sales growth through technical expertise, proposal development, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will excel at balancing team leadership, technical problem-solving, and customer-focused solution development. The Application Engineering Manager will oversee the development of engineered system proposals, mentor and develop application engineers, and serve as a key resource to sales teams, customers, and external sales representatives. This position plays a critical role in transforming customer requirements into innovative and cost-effective solutions while ensuring proposal accuracy, consistency, and profitability. It offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in material handling and process systems and shape the future growth of Horizon Systems.
Requirements
- Proven leadership and team development abilities
- Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience collaborating across sales, engineering, and manufacturing functions
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Understanding of manufacturing and engineered systems environments
- Estimating, proposal development, and sales support experience
Nice To Haves
- CRM experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Application Engineering team to achieve departmental goals
- Oversee the preparation of accurate proposal packages for engineered systems and component opportunities
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to develop effective customer solutions
- Review and support concept flow drawings, stack-up drawings, and technical documentation utilizing AutoCAD and related technologies
- Research suppliers and vendors to obtain pricing and technical information for proposals
- Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the proposal and sales process
- Support and strengthen relationships with OEMs and external sales representatives
- Ensure CRM and company databases accurately reflect opportunity and proposal status
- Identify process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
- Promote Horizon Systems' fabrication capabilities and engineered solutions to customers and partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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