Proposal Engineer

CPS Recruitment, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

401K with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment is seeking a Proposal Engineer near the Syracuse, NY area to design and price custom machinery and equipment solutions. The role involves developing preliminary mechanical and electrical drawings and collaborating with Sales and Engineering to deliver compelling proposals.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or mechatronics background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interact directly with customers to clarify requirements and present solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiries and technical requirements for custom machinery and equipment.
• Develop preliminary mechanical and electrical drawings to illustrate proposed equipment solutions.
• Create engineering concepts and equipment specifications based on customer needs.
• Identify major components, materials, and equipment required for proposed systems.
• Estimate engineering design hours, manufacturing labor, and assembly costs.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal packages, including drawings, specifications, pricing, and delivery estimates.
• Coordinate with Sales, Mechanical and Controls Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to develop accurate proposals.
• Manage proposal revisions as customer requirements evolve.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Proposal Engineer (65-75K+)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Engineer to join an established and industry leading equipment manufacturer near the Syracuse, NY area.

This is a direct hire position offering the opportunity to work on custom engineered machinery and equipment solutions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Attractive base salary + commission.
• Automatic 401K company contribution.
• Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Proposals & Engineering Concepts:

• Review customer inquiries and technical requirements for custom machinery and equipment.
• Develop preliminary mechanical and electrical drawings to illustrate proposed equipment solutions.
• Create engineering concepts and equipment specifications based on customer needs.
• Identify major components, materials, and equipment required for proposed systems.

Cost Estimating & Proposal Development:

• Estimate engineering design hours, manufacturing labor, and assembly costs.
• Work with Purchasing and vendors to obtain component pricing and material cost estimates.
• Develop project cost estimates and prepare competitive customer quotations.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposal packages, including preliminary drawings, specifications, pricing, and delivery estimates.

Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements, discuss technical solutions, and address questions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to develop accurate proposals.
• Manage proposal revisions as customer requirements evolve.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals to ensure proposals meet customer expectations.

Background Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1-4+ years of engineering experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• General understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, machinery, or industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret and develop preliminary engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE