Sales and Proposal Engineer - Steelmaking & Continuous Casting

Arkansas Northeastern College; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Sales and Proposal Engineer for steelmaking and continuous casting in Pittsburgh, PA. The role coordinates technical sales activities, drafts proposals, and manages cost estimates, while collaborating with sales, engineering and automation teams to win projects.

The candidate should have a mechanical/metallurgical/materials background, 5 years of design and proposal experience, and be willing to travel domestically and internationally to support customers.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work in a diverse team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical aspects of sales activity with the sales and supporting departments.
• Elaborate technical proposals and maintain proposal files.
• Prepare and edit cost estimates for proposed projects with the estimator.
• Present proposals and SMS group technology to customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required; assist in commissioning equipment.

Skills

Self-motivation

Creativity

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science – Engineering (Mechanical / Metallurgical / Materials)

Job description

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Sales and Proposal Engineer - Steelmaking & Continuous Casting

Metallurgy Sales 6 Pittsburgh, PA, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 3725

Onsite position - Pittsburgh, PA

Summary

The sales / proposal engineer coordinates the technological aspects of the sales activity in close harmony with sales and supporting departments, including the elaboration of technical proposals, taking responsibility for the technical, organization and managerial aspects thereof.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.

• In conjunction with the Sales Managers, Engineering Department and Automation Department, determines which references will be used for equipment and for cost
• Project coordination with team members in the proposal stage
• Proposal writing and editing
• Proposal elaboration
• Maintain proposal files including relative calculations, communications, and meeting reports
• Contacts and coordination with main mechanical vendors for proposal purposes
• Inter-departmental or inter-company contacts concerning proposals
• Coordination of layout work for proposal preparation
• Coordination of engineering work for proposal preparation
• Coordination of proposal, metallurgical and process calculations
• Prepare and edit cost estimates for proposed project with estimator
• Makes sales calls and attends sales functions, as required
• Technical presentation of proposals to customers
• Technical presentation of SMS group technology to prospective customers
• Business travel (domestic and international) required
• Commissioning of equipment, as required

What you'll need

• Candidates must be self-motivated and display creativity, strong problem solving skills, and work well in a diverse team environment
• Candidates should have a strong ability to multitask and work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, with a strong emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science – Engineering degree (mechanical, metallurgical and/or material science engineering)
• 5 years' experience in design and proposal preparation is preferred
• Steelmaking & continuous casting knowledge is required

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.