Onsite Senior Proposal Engineer – Processing & Estimating

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About the role

  • Senior Proposal Engineer at Fori Automation, a Lincoln Electric Company, leading design of automated systems. Focused on manufacturing proposals and collaborative problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze Customer RFQs & Specifications: Evaluate incoming RFQs, technical requirements, and customer specifications to determine alignment with Fori’s capabilities and product offerings.
  • Develop Costed Proposals & Concepts: Create detailed time studies, conceptual layouts, cost estimates, and engineering proposals for assigned RFQs and engineering changes.
  • Justify Technical & Financial Solutions: Document proposed processes and cost structures using vendor quotations or internal cost analyses.
  • Customer & Internal Collaboration: Participate in customer line-up meetings and internal design reviews to ensure alignment on expectations, feasibility, and scope.
  • Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Partner with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and project management teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions within assigned budget constraints.
  • Project & Task Management: Manage multiple active proposals and tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines and deliverable requirements.
  • Industry & Technology Awareness: Stay informed about emerging automation solutions, industry advancements, and vendor innovations to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.
  • Support Sales & Marketing Efforts: Attend sales meetings, marketing presentations, and internal training sessions as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred)
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering, Proposals, and Estimating within an industrial, automation, or manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to lead proposal efforts from concept to final submission
  • Strong background in Engineering and Assembly System Design (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of Mechanical and Controls Engineering concepts
  • Demonstrated success developing conceptual designs, estimates, and proposals for manufacturing customers
  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Experience with lean manufacturing and highly automated systems (a significant plus)
  • Strong understanding of controls hardware and related technologies (preferred)

Benefits

  • annual bonus plan
  • tuition reimbursement
  • comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • paid time off

Job title

Senior Proposal Engineer – Processing & Estimating

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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