Lead Applications Engineer — Proposals, Mentorship & Strategy

Axis Automation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Team Lead Applications Engineer to blend hands-on applications engineering with people leadership. You will guide a team, support proposal activities, and ensure engineers are trained, utilized, and aligned with departmental objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Applications Engineering, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete work efficiently and in line with customer expectations and business goals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience leading engineers and coordinating proposal development in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of controls and mechanical systems, robotics, and safety principles.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Automation concepts

Project budgeting

Cycle time analysis

Proposal generation

Estimating

Risk assessment

Controls systems

Mechanical systems

Robotic integration

Machine safety principles

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Axis Automation in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Team Lead Applications Engineer to blend hands-on applications engineering with people leadership. You will guide a team, support proposal activities, and ensure engineers are trained, utilized, and aligned with departmental objectives.

Reporting to the Director of Applications Engineering, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to complete work efficiently and in line with customer expectations and business goals.