Proposal Engineer – Custom Machinery Solutions

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

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.