Project Engineer - Proposal

Senior Flexonics Pathway•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

The Project Engineer is a sales and engineering professional responsible for product definition, design, costing, and preparation and presentation of proposals. The role serves customers in petrochemical, industrial, and utility markets and requires knowledge of product development, marketing, sales tracking, and sales closing. The position supports Senior Flexonics Pathway, which engineers and manufactures metal expansion joints, damper products, and fabric expansion joints.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with ERP and FEA software.
Proficiency with CAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office software.
Experience designing and analyzing complex thermal, mechanical, and structural systems.
Fluent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
May be required to travel globally.

Nice To Haves

Experience selling to technically astute customers in petrochemical, industrial, and utility markets.
Knowledge of product development, marketing, sales tracking, and sales closing.

Responsibilities

Review requests for quotation and perform application engineering to determine customer needs.
Determine which product best suits the customer and application.
Review blueprints, plans, and other customer documents to develop and prepare cost estimates and sales proposals.
Propose changes to equipment, processes, or materials and services that could reduce costs or improve operations.
Provide customers with technical services related to equipment use, operation, and maintenance.
Call on customer representatives, including engineers, architects, and other professional and technical personnel, to promote products or services.
Meet with key customers and assist sales representatives in maintaining relationships, delivering sales presentations, negotiating, and obtaining purchase orders.
Coordinate liaison between sales and other support functions.
Support initiatives and audits as required, including communication and support of corporate goals.
Understand and practice current ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 standards.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.