Proposals Specialist
Burlington, ON
$118,000 - $120,000/year
Senior Level
Full-Time
About the role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Communicate effectively with customers to collect all relevant information relating to the application.
- Ability to work closely with the sales team to create proposals that contain the proper content and price point that will appeal to the customer and generate further discussions.
- Evaluate application and generate system concepts in 2D or 3D.
- Generate Cost Estimates based on performance specifications, and customer build specs.
- Finalize concept with customer and/or obtain additional information. Site visits may be required from time to time.
- Create final quotes with all supporting concept drawings and specifications.
- Consistently stay up to date on new technology in order to stay current with the latest technologies that could improve company overall results.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Intermediate level AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical.
- Intermediate level SolidWorks.
- Intermediate level MS Project.
- Intermediate level Microsoft Office.
- Emulate 3D would be considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity and experience with machine design and machine building practices including automated machinery and robotics.
- Intermediate level Pneumatics design and operational principles.
- Must have a good understanding of welding and fabricating practices and materials.
- Intermediate level understanding of controls such as PLC, SERVOs and HMIs as it would pertain to costing development.
- Capable of maintaining confidentiality and non-disclosure as it pertains to sensitive customer information and costing methods.
- Strong mathematical background and a solid understanding of job costing.
- Travel is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist (5 to 8 years of experience in a related Engineering and Manufacturing industry coupled with knowledge and experience of industrial controls).
- Alternately, the candidate could be an Electrical / Controls / Robot / Mechatronic Technologist with the same experience and a strong mechanical background.
COMPENSATION:
- Salary range of $118,000 to $120,000 per year