Senior Proposal Engineer
$96,000–$130,000 year
On-site · Utica, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Senior Proposal Engineer responsible for developing conceptual manufacturing and assembly automation solutions for industrial customers, generating detailed cost estimates and technical proposals, supporting RFQs from early concept to final submission, and collaborating with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and project management to ensure feasible, cost-effective automation concepts within defined constraints. Key activities include reviewing RFQs and specs, creating conceptual layouts and time studies, preparing technical and financial justifications using cost modeling and vendor quotations, leading proposal efforts, and delivering customer-focused technical presentations and training. Strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork, manufacturing automation technologies, lean practices, and staying current with industry advances.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, proposal development, estimating, or automation system design within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong experience developing conceptual manufacturing or assembly system solutions
- Proven ability to lead proposal efforts from concept development through final submission
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, controls engineering concepts, and industrial automation technologies
- Experience creating project estimates, conceptual layouts, and technical proposals for manufacturing customers
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interface directly with customers and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
- Understanding of controls hardware, automation equipment, and manufacturing technologies preferred
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, proposal development, estimating, or automation system design within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong experience developing conceptual manufacturing or assembly system solutions
- Proven ability to lead proposal efforts from concept development through final submission
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, controls engineering concepts, and industrial automation technologies
- Experience creating project estimates, conceptual layouts, and technical proposals for manufacturing customers
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interface directly with customers and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing systems and lean manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
- Understanding of controls hardware, automation equipment, and manufacturing technologies preferred
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