Engineer, Application

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee daily

11 paid holidays

Vacation and paid sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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Job summary

Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is seeking an Application Engineer to handle a full range of complex estimates from inquiries to final proposals. The role involves understanding scope, clarifications, and delivering structured, detailed estimates to customers and distributors.

You will interact with customers, provide application guidance, and work with engineering to finalize scope of work.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of estimating experience preferred.
Or 5+ years of estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Conceptualizes and prices complex projects and proposals.
Interacts with customers to gather needs and preferences on design solutions.
Provides application guidance via email and phone, including pre-sale recommendations.
Delivers detailed scope of work to engineering after proposal approval.
Archives proposals for future reference.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

ERP/CRM systems

Abstract thinking

Teamwork and communication

Manufacturing understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

5+ years estimating experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Salesforce

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future!

Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work‑balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most,

Job Summary/Overview

The Application Engineer is responsible for working on a full range of complex projects to perform complete estimates from receipt of quote inquiries through final proposals. This includes understanding a scope of work, project clarifications and providing structured, detailed estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conceptualizes, creates, and prices complex projects and proposals to create intelligent motion solutions. Edits drawings or works with engineering to edit drawings as necessary.
Communicates with customers to gather information about their needs and preferences regarding design solutions.
Provides customers and distributors with application assistance and guidance, through email and phone communication. This may include pre-sale recommendations, as well as occasional aftermarket consulting.
Provides engineering with detailed scope of work once the proposal is approved by the customer
Archives finished proposals for future reference.
Works with production associates to observe and test products as necessary.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Background using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, preferably in SolidWorks, Sales Force, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Advanced mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the manufacturing process involving metal fabrication, welding, machining processes and costing.
Knowledge of automation and/or conveyance.
Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications