Proposal Engineer

Signode Industrial Group; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Signode Industrial Group in Roselle, IL is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage Automatic Equipment and Automation projects from lead to installation. You will support sales, engineering, and production across multiple stages of manufacturing, focusing on PL2 level equipment projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5 years in manufacturing engineering and automation, plus strong CAD and CRM experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation.
• Proven experience with engineering proposals and project management.
• Ability to develop integrated 2‑D layouts, 3‑D modeling, and simulations/animations.

Responsibilities

• Provide proposals, pricing and equipment layouts with drawings, models, electrical schematics and manuals.
• Conduct surveys detailing customer and production needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Development, Product Management and Supply Chain for clarifications on non-standard items.
• Offer automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts for optimal equipment solutions.
• Coordinate across departments to overcome hurdles during Engineering and Manufacturing stages.
• Provide customers with current information including but not limited to: offloading specs, IP addresses, OEM connectivity changes, drawings, etc.
• Coordinate project kickoffs, customer meetings and pre-installation documents.
• Document installation/performance issues to improve future projects.
• Assist with project team responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Engineering proposals

Project management

2D layout design

3D modeling

Electronics hydraulics pneumatics

Line automation knowledge

Palletizing

MS Office proficiency

CAD systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

SolidWorks

D365 CRM

Job description

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary

The annual salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - $110,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Summary

This role is responsible for managing Automatic Equipment and Automation opportunities from lead to installation. They provide support to sales, engineering, and production teams during the different manufacturing stages. This role will encompass equipment projects in the PL2 level.

Essential Functions

• Provide support with proposals, pricing and equipment layouts (provide layout drawings, models, electrical schematics, manuals to the customer as needed).
• Provide correct survey(s) on equipment, detailing what is needed for both the customer and production.
• Identify any non‑standard items on the survey(s) and get with the appropriate group (Engineering, Development, Product Manager, Supply Chain) to discuss and get clarification to address concerns.
• Provide automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts to offer the best equipment solution for the application.
• Coordinate with departments to overcome hurdles during the Engineering and Manufacturing stages.
• Provide customers with current information including but not limited to: offloading specs for equipment, IP addresses, OEM connectivity changes, drawings, etc.
• Coordinate kickoffs, customer meetings, and pre‑installation meetings/documents.
• Document any installation/performance issues to improve future projects.
• Assist with project team responsibilities as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience

• 5 years of experience in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation. Experience in engineering proposals and project management, required.
• Ability to develop integrated 2‑D layouts, 3‑D modeling, and simulations/animations.
• Full understanding of electronics/pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Full understanding of line automation, palletizing and end‑of‑line equipment knowledge a plus.
• Strong computer skills with high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience with CRM and CAD systems (including the ability to create engineering layouts), (D365 CRM, AutoDesk Inventor, SolidWorks experience a plus).

Functional Success Drivers

• Conceptual Ability
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Organization / Planning
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process.

Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.