Sales and Proposal Engineer - Steelmaking & Continuous Casting

352f56f5-15d9-4beb-bd53-16e5b87e3f8a•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales and Proposal Engineer coordinates the technological aspects of sales activities in close collaboration with Sales and supporting departments. The role develops technical proposals and takes responsibility for their technical, organizational, and managerial aspects. The position is onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and requires domestic and international business travel. Engineering studies and equipment commissioning may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, such as mechanical, metallurgical, and/or material science engineering.
Knowledge of steelmaking and continuous casting is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, especially with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multitask and work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Self-motivated, creative, and skilled in problem solving; able to work well in a diverse team environment.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in design and proposal preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine, with Sales Managers and the Engineering and Automation Departments, which equipment references will be used for proposals and cost estimates.
Coordinate proposal-stage projects with team members.
Write, edit, and develop proposals.
Maintain proposal files, including calculations, communications, and meeting reports.
Contact and coordinate with main mechanical vendors for proposal purposes.
Coordinate with other departments and companies concerning proposals.
Coordinate layout and engineering work for proposal preparation.
Coordinate proposal, metallurgical, and process calculations.
Prepare and edit project cost estimates with the estimator.
Make sales calls and attend sales functions as required.
Present proposals technically to customers.
Present SMS group technology to prospective customers.
Conduct engineering studies.
Commission equipment as required.
Travel domestically and internationally for business as required.