Production Line Application Engineer

Pro Mach Integrated Solutions•Greenville, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProMach Integrated Solutions (PMIS) is seeking a talented Applications Engineer who contributes to the success of the company by driving the growth and profitability of the company’s product lines, working closely with our clients and vendors to ensure that the products being quoted allow ProMach to compete successfully and effectively in the marketplace. This position reports to the Manager – Applications Engineering. Our applications engineers are self-motivated, driven individuals capable of understanding their client’s needs while considering the technical and commercial goals of the business. Our engineers work closely with sales directors and the client to fully design and develop turnkey proposals for entire production lines from processing to end of line operations. Our technical team branches the commercial and execution sides of business representing both client and internal brands (ProMach or OEM) weighing technical risk and applies the best solution for the client. If you are excited about designing complex production lines with AutoCAD and controlling the entire cost estimating process of the proposal with innovation and continuous improvement look no further. We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re an ambitious engineer who’s energized by partnering with their clients to realize their future, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar combination of education and experience
5+ years’ experience in Estimating/Technical Sales or Project Management, preferably in the packaging or automation industries
5+ years’ experience leading or designing high complexity packaging or capital equipment integration projects preferred
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents
Strong experience using AutoCAD designing entire production lines
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5-15% of time; international or pacific coast clients may require some off-normal hour interface

Responsibilities

Review and qualify client RFQ’s, drawings and specifications to determine requirements and feasibility of a project
Interact with clients defining scope, clarifying technical risk and creating RFI (request for information) questions to accurately design the line
Travel to client sites for project evaluation and presentation; this may include measuring to define ranges and technical presentation with both factory and corporate staff
Liaise with management, sales, project management and engineering during design
Prepare proposals including detailed layout drawings using AutoCAD and proposal documentation in conjunction with the integrated OEM equipment proposals
Design the required conveyor components with necessary calculations to properly integrate the packaging line with optimal machine spacing, accumulation and operator flow for efficient and effective line design
Interact with vendors using detailed RFQ’s concerning machine/service quotations required for the proposal
Review vendor/inter-company quotes against client RFQ for scope, quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements
Establish and nurture a positive and productive working relationship among clients, internal and external vendors, and internal project team members through face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and routine communication
Manage and communicate project revenues, cost, and discounting/incentivizing strategies
Assist with pricing strategy and create price lists, assist with vendor communication in price negotiations
Maintain a dynamic library and product portfolio of quoted and sold solutions for future reference, conduct technical sales training, and ensure marketing collateral is effectively communicated to end users
Monitor quality issues and resolve vendor related problems
Negotiate commercial contract modifications when required