Retrofit & Rebuild Solutions Engineer - Blow Molding

Uniloy INC; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniloy INC is seeking a Rebuild & Retrofit Solutions Engineer to develop technically sound retrofit and rebuild proposals for Aftersales products, including retrofits, rebuilds, molds, service, and OEM blow molding equipment.

The role involves evaluating customer machines, interpreting drawings, and creating budgetary and formal proposals, while coordinating with engineering and outside sales to ensure technical accuracy and profitability.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field — or equivalent hands-on mechanical/engineering experience.
• 1–3 years of experience with automated machinery, plastics equipment, or mechanical/industrial systems
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, schematics, or specifications, and scoping retrofit, rebuild, or upgrade solutions strongly preferred
• Background in blow molding, injection molding, or similar industrial equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a customer's existing machine population, application, and production requirements to determine retrofit or rebuild scope
• Read and interpret machine drawings, schematics, and specifications for OEM blow molding equipment
• Gather and assess all technical information required to build proposals for new OEM blow molding equipment
• Create budgetary and formal technical proposals for new machines, retrofits, and rebuilds per customer requirements and Uniloy engineering recommendations
• Analyze customer requests and orders to build a complete, technically accurate understanding of the customer's need and scope of work
• Manage the quotation process, including pricing updates, margin targets, and technical accuracy of the proposed solution
• Apply comprehensive product and mechanical knowledge to competitively promote and sell Aftersales products
• Communicate with customers by telephone, email, virtual meeting, or in person to gather technical requirements and discuss proposed solutions
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints with a professional, solutions-oriented approach
• Correspond with outside sales in preparation of technical sales quotations
• Engage with sales representatives and engineering to ensure prompt, technically sound processing of proposal requests and orders
• Maintain Aftersales records regarding domestic and international machine population
• Review costs and pricing to confirm margins align with departmental goals without compromising technical scope
• Ensure quotations and order entry are accurate and consistent with department goals (dates, terms, and warranty considerations)
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings/schematics

Proposal development

Customer engagement

ERP/CRM knowledge

Team collaboration

Technical sales support

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical Eng./Industrial Tech.

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Uniloy INC is seeking a Rebuild & Retrofit Solutions Engineer to develop technically sound retrofit and rebuild proposals for Aftersales products, including retrofits, rebuilds, molds, service, and OEM blow molding equipment.

The role involves evaluating customer machines, interpreting drawings, and creating budgetary and formal proposals, while coordinating with engineering and outside sales to ensure technical accuracy and profitability.