Proposal Engineer

Graham Packaging Company•Manchester Township, PA

9d•$109,700 - $164,600•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging is seeking a Proposal Engineer that will drive growth by developing compelling technical solutions and execute all phases of the quoting process. The Proposal Engineer should be located at the Graham Technical Center in York, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Technical acumen – demonstrated ability to understand technical details and contribute in technical discussions
Applied project quoting principles
Demonstrated experience developing an initial project scope, bottle specific equipment needs, and mold & tooling inputs.
Skilled in the selection of small to moderate-sized production lines that include: Converting Equipment, Decoration, Inspection and Finished Goods Handling
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to respond to high priority activity on very short notice
Execution driven attitude. Sets clear ambitious goals and achieves them.
Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD
BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems).

Nice To Haves

Experience in product development, operations, or mold and tooling development preferred
Preferred background designing industrial equipment, as a design or equipment engineer with a field of technical specialty.
Packaging/design engineering with experience in closures and/or bottles

Responsibilities

Analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQ’s) for rigid plastic packaging
Develop a compelling technical solution including suitable equipment, technology, plant, and mold & tooling for simple to complex projects.
Gather operations, supply chain, and engineering information to complete proposal
Answer technical inquiries from sales and customer for bid clarifications
Calculate expected line output and capability
Accurately estimate, track, and communicate the project cost. Pursue cost savings in all areas.
Provide status and progress reports to the commercial organization
Facilitate the handoff of the technical solution from engineering to pricing
Maintain detailed, complete and timely records to accurately communicate solution and assumptions.
Improve the quoting process through tools, templates, and process