Front‑End Project Engineer — CAD, Proposals & Leadership

Duke Manufacturing Company; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Manufacturing Company in Sedalia, MO is seeking an Application Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on leading front-end project initiatives from concept through proposal and handoff, with customer collaboration and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, plus experience with CAD tools such as Revit and ERP systems like Epicor for costing and tracking.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience translating customer needs into technical concepts, pricing, and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end projects from concept to proposal and definition.
• Coordinate cross-functional input for scope, pricing, and timelines.
• Act as technical liaison for customers, Sales, and internal teams.
• Oversee schedules, risks, and deliverables across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Customer liaison

Estimating & proposals

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit

Epicor ERP

Job description

Duke Manufacturing Company in Sedalia, MO is seeking an Application Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role focuses on leading front-end project initiatives from concept through proposal and handoff, with customer collaboration and cross-functional coordination.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, plus experience with CAD tools such as Revit and ERP systems like Epicor for costing and tracking.