Solution Design Project Engineer

KION Group • Wauwatosa, WI

1d • $82,000 - $166,000

About The Position

The Solution Design Project Engineer evaluates new opportunities and prepares accurate proposals for scopes primarily involving material handling systems. The role delivers opportunities identified for the Solution Development team, including developing estimates and writing proposals, with minimal effort and input from others. The engineer partners closely with the Account Manager and other Dematic departments as needed to develop creative, competitive solutions that meet client needs and to improve the efficiency of delivering scope of work.

The role works on projects of varying complexity that integrate hardware and software. It includes planning, estimating resources and schedules, monitoring project progress, preparing status reports, improving Rapid Response processes, and providing technical interchange and knowledge transfer. Pre-sales support may also be performed as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated broad knowledge in the field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Ability to apply complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of the organization's business practices and issues.
• Ability to conceptualize solutions for Dematic's current and legacy systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word and Excel.
• 5–8 years of successful experience in a related field, with successful demonstration of the stated responsibilities and knowledge; an advanced degree may substitute for experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new opportunities and prepare accurate proposals, including developing estimates and writing proposals.
• Partner with the Account Manager and Dematic departments to develop creative and competitive client solutions.
• Develop more efficient ways to deliver scope of work.
• Work on projects of varying complexity that integrate hardware and software.
• Identify methods to improve the speed and quality of Rapid Response processes.
• Conduct technical interchange and knowledge transfer about processes and applying products to system design.
• Conduct periodic status checks with customers and the team to assess progress against plan.
• Estimate time frames and the quality and quantity of resources required to implement complex projects; develop project plans incorporating project variables.
• Prepare weekly status reports on project activities.
• Perform pre-sales support activities as needed.

Benefits

• Career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed