Proposal Engineer

Addison Group; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Irwin, PA is seeking a Proposal Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in East Pittsburgh/Irwin. The position develops cost estimates and detailed proposals for capital equipment, tooling, and upgrades, coordinating with engineering, sales, and operations.

You will prepare technical and commercial proposals, support pre-sales activities, and ensure compliant, competitively priced bids, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs from customers and collaborate to develop cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for equipment and upgrades.
• Support sales, engineering, service, and operations in proposals.
• Coordinate tooling build projects and aftermarket upgrade activities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure proposal records are managed.
• Provide engineering support during pre-sales and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel/Office

Job description

Contract to Hire

Position Title

Proposal Engineer

Location

East Pittsburgh, Irwin

Pay Rate

$30.00 - $33.65 / Per Hour / Range Based on Experience

Benefits

This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our client who is a manufacturer of specialized machinery and equipment serving industries that demand the highest levels of precision in metal surface finishing are seeking a detail-oriented Proposal Engineer to join their growing team in Irwin, PA.

This role blends engineering, technical sales support, and project coordination, and is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally to develop technical proposals to help bring equipment solutions to customers.

Position Overview

The Proposal Engineer is responsible for developing cost estimates and detailed proposals for capital equipment, tooling, and aftermarket upgrades. This role works closely with engineering, sales, operations, and service teams to ensure proposals are technically sound, competitively priced, and aligned with customer requirements.

In addition to proposal development, this position helps coordinate activities related to tooling build projects and aftermarket upgrades, ensuring projects move efficiently from quotation through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate Requests for Quote (RFQs) from customers.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, service, operations, and shipping teams to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals for capital equipment, tooling, and aftermarket upgrades.
• Support the Technical Sales and Applications teams in analyzing customer applications to determine the appropriate machine models and tooling concepts.
• Assist in coordinating activities related to tooling builds and upgrade projects to ensure timely and efficient fulfillment.
• Provide engineering and technical support to the sales team during the proposal and pre-sales process.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all proposals and project records are properly managed.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in training and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Preferred experience working within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience with engineering design software such as Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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