Lead Applications Engineer: Proposals, Automation & Team Growth

Axis Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Automation in Walker, MI is seeking a Team Lead Applications Engineer to combine hands-on engineering execution with formal people leadership. The role includes proposal activities, ensuring engineers are supported, trained, and aligned with departmental goals.

You will lead day-to-day performance, coach development, and oversee proposal quality while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field or comparable field experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or applications engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial automation, applications engineering, manufacturing engineering, estimating, project management, or a related field with demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience.
• U.S. person status required under ITAR provisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop complex automation proposals including manufacturing concepts, budgets, risks, schedules, and technical content while ensuring accuracy and alignment with department standards.
• Leads proposal strategy for complex opportunities by evaluating technical feasibility, manufacturing approaches, cycle times, costs, and project risks.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, align expectations, and support project success.
• Lead the day-to-day performance of assigned Applications Engineers by establishing priorities, communicating expectations, coaching professional development, and ensuring work is completed on time and in accordance with department standards, estimating practices, and proposal requirements.
• Review proposal quality, estimating practices, and technical approaches while coaching Applications Engineers on proposal development, customer engagement, risk assessment, and solution strategy to ensure compliance with department standards.
• Provide workload visibility, staffing recommendations, and resource planning feedback to the Director of Applications Engineering, balancing proposal assignments, supporting quote prioritization, and escalating capacity concerns with recommended corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Proposal development

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal development tools

Job description

Axis Automation in Walker, MI is seeking a Team Lead Applications Engineer to combine hands-on engineering execution with formal people leadership. The role includes proposal activities, ensuring engineers are supported, trained, and aligned with departmental goals.

You will lead day-to-day performance, coach development, and oversee proposal quality while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.