Manufacturing Solutions Engineer – Applications & Proposals

Connect-Force; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Force is seeking an Applications & Proposal Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI, to turn customer specifications into practical equipment and process solutions for manufacturing environments.

You will review drawings, prepare technical proposals, and develop cost estimates while collaborating with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams. A hands-on background in machining or automated equipment is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in applications engineering, proposal engineering, technical estimating, manufacturing engineering, or a related role.
• A working knowledge of machining, industrial machinery, tooling, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing estimates, quotations, and technical documentation.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across technical and commercial teams.
• An engineering degree or relevant combination of technical education and hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, drawings, and requests for quotation to understand project requirements.
• Work with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams to develop practical equipment and process solutions.
• Prepare technical proposals outlining scope, pricing, assumptions, and proposed solutions.
• Develop cost estimates using equipment, tooling, materials, and engineering requirements.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to clarify specifications and answer technical questions.
• Identify potential technical risks, missing information, and opportunities to improve the proposed approach.
• Support the transition from quotation to project execution by clearly documenting customer expectations and commitments.

Skills

Applications engineering

Proposal engineering

Technical estimating

Manufacturing engineering

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Connect Force is seeking an Applications & Proposal Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI, to turn customer specifications into practical equipment and process solutions for manufacturing environments.

You will review drawings, prepare technical proposals, and develop cost estimates while collaborating with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams. A hands-on background in machining or automated equipment is highly valued.