Proposal Engineer

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

Job summary

Signode in the United States is seeking a manager of Automatic Equipment and Automation opportunities. This role oversees projects from lead to installation, supporting sales, engineering and production across PL2 level initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, about 5 years in equipment manufacturing and automation, and strong CAD/CRM skills. You will develop layouts, coordinate surveys, and drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver robust automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation.
• Experience designing 2-D layouts and 3-D models.
• Strong electronics/pneumatics/hydraulics understanding.
• Experience with CRM and CAD tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proposals, pricing and equipment layouts with drawings and schematics.
• Gather surveys detailing needed equipment for customer and production.
• Identify non-standard items and coordinate with Engineering/PM/Supply Chain.
• Offer automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts.
• Coordinate with departments to overcome hurdles during engineering and manufacturing.
• Document installation/performance issues and assist project team.

Skills

Conceptual Ability

Communication

Organization / Planning

Team Player

Problem Solving

Detail Oriented

Interpersonal Savvy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

CRM (D365)

CAD (Inventor/SolidWorks)

Job description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end‑of‑line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer‑focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end‑of‑line packaging company.

Job Description

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

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.

Qualifications

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: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

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

Additional Information

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

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

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. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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 / Affiantitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.