Assembly Proposal Engineer: Automation & Robotics Proposals

Lincoln Electric; Lentner (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric, a leader in industrial automation, seeks an Assembly Proposal Engineer for Fori Automation to shape and deliver automation concepts for major manufacturers. You will lead technical and commercial proposals, analyze specifications, and craft cost estimates from early concept to production.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Inventor/AutoCAD) and collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, Sales, and Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering/proposal experience.
• 3+ years of proposal engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or automation engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, assembly systems, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar CAD software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative assembly process concepts, layouts, and cycle time analyses.
• Utilize Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create tooling concepts and manufacturing layouts.
• Lead development of technical and commercial proposals in response to RFQs, RFIs, and engineering changes.
• Analyze customer specifications and determine optimal manufacturing solutions.
• Create project scopes, conceptual designs, cost estimates, and commercial proposals.
• Participate in customer meetings, RFQ reviews, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, Sales, and Project Management teams.
• Evaluate production risks and develop creative technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and business development activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

5+ years of engineering/proposal experience

3+ years of proposal engineering/estimating experience

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Lincoln Electric, a leader in industrial automation, seeks an Assembly Proposal Engineer for Fori Automation to shape and deliver automation concepts for major manufacturers. You will lead technical and commercial proposals, analyze specifications, and craft cost estimates from early concept to production.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Inventor/AutoCAD) and collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, Sales, and Project Management.