Application Engineer & Custom Equipment Quoting

OPW Global; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking an Applications Engineer based in Hamilton, OH. You will apply technical expertise to evaluate field specifications and generate competitive quotes for custom fluid transfer systems, focusing on safe, manufacturable designs with economical considerations.

The role involves providing advanced CAD designs, system layouts, and 3D models, bridging sales and production to ensure seamless handoff from quote to fabrication. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of engineering or technical quoting experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and 2D CAD software (Creo/ProE, AutoCAD).
• Familiar with Oracle ERP and Excel for quoting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Quote custom pipe, swivel equipment (loading arms), and complex terminal layouts using field data.
• Maintain KPI-driven turnaround for quotes, ensuring accuracy and speed.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support manufacturing to transfer quotes to production.
• Collaborate with Sales to translate field requirements into viable commercial options.
• Coordinate with sales, engineering, manufacturing and other departments to streamline quoting-to-PO processes.

Skills

Quoting experience

3D CAD (Creo/ProE)

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

Engineering fundamentals

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME / BSMET)

Tools

Creo/ProE

AutoCAD

Oracle ERP

Excel

Quoting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Applications Engineer applies technical expertise to evaluate field-developed specifications and generate competitive, accurate quotes for custom fluid transfer systems. Evaluate information and variables provided directly from the field to design safe, workable, and highly manufacturable fluid transfer solutions. Provide advanced CAD designs, system layouts, and 3D models to customer specifications and applicable engineering standards. The successful candidate bridges the gap between sales and production by creating safe, workable, and manufacturable designs with a strict emphasis on being highly accurate and economical.

Core Responsibilities

Estimation & Quoting

• Custom Equipment Quoting: Utilize technical knowledge and field-provided data to quote custom pipe and swivel equipment (loading arms) and complex terminal layouts.
• KPI-Driven Turnaround: Meet or exceed departmental KPIs for quote accuracy, technical verification, and speed of quote turnaround times to maximize sales conversion.
• Cost & Accuracy Optimization: Ensure all custom loading arm configurations and engineering quotes are both highly accurate and highly economical for the customer and production. Create detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support the manufacturing department to ensure quoted solutions transfer seamlessly to the production floor.
• Sales Collaboration: Act as the primary technical partner to internal sales teams, translating regional sales notes and field requirements into clean, viable commercial options.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Coordinate and communicate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and other internal departments to streamline the quoting-to-purchase order pipeline.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME / BSMET).
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional engineering or technical quoting experience.
• Software Proficiency: 2 years of experience using 3D CAD programs, (Creo/ProE preferred) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD preferred)
• Location: This position is based in Hamilton, OH.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment Expertise: Experience with custom piping design, pressure vessels, swivels, , or custom equipment layouts.
• Quoting Software: Experience using product configuration, Excel, and quoting software alongside a working knowledge of Oracle ERP.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to solve practical field problems and deal with a variety of variables in custom, non-standardized engineering situations.
• Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.
• Professional Attributes: Strong math skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), high level of customer focus, and a positive attitude.
• Autonomy: Self-directed, positive, and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision.
• Compliance: Fully observe Dover’s code of ethical conduct, employee handbook “personal conduct of employees” policies, and ISO quality system standards.