Description
S ales Proposal Engineer
Youngstown, Ohio 44502
Salary: $110k - $125k
Full-Time, Permanent
Job ID #26-00436
About This Sales Proposal Engineer Opportunity
Integrity Technical Services, Inc. is partnering with a leading Youngstown, Ohio area manufacturing firm to recruit a skilled Sales Proposal Engineer. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and commercial sales execution. You will leverage your technical expertise to design comprehensive technical proposals, collaborate directly with clients, and engineer custom solutions that turn opportunities into signed contracts.
You will directly assist Sales Managers in calculating, sizing, and compiling critical technical data, including:
- Cost estimations and defined scope of supply.
- System, component, and motor sizing (including motor lists).
- Utility requirement calculations and weight estimations.
Responsibilities
- Sales Support: Partner with Sales Managers to develop high-impact presentations, qualification documents, and technical conference materials for prospective clients.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging customer needs, suggest product enhancements, and assess product marketability against customer thermal and manufacturing requirements.
- Proposal Development: Lead the technical sizing, calculation, and preparation of proposals based on client Request for Quote (RFQ) documentation.
- Risk & Quality Management: Review proposals to mitigate business risks, ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards, and lock in competitive, fair-market pricing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the internal liaison between engineering, drafting, estimating, and sales departments to keep proposal schedules on track and ensure seamless post-award project handoffs.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering ($BSME$) or Electrical Engineering ($BSEE$).
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of engineering experience within a heavy mechanical manufacturing environment. Furnace industry experience is highly preferred.
- Technical Drafting: Proven ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex mechanical, electrical, and process drawings.
- Industry Acumen: Solid understanding of the structural/thermal components of industrial furnaces, alongside general knowledge of steel industry sales cycles, project schedules, and purchasing.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (including spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and macros).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional written/verbal communication, strong independent problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Benefits
- Comprehensive: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
Candidates are required to pass a Criminal Background Check and a 10 Panel Drug Screen.
Only U.S. Citizens or persons with a Green Card work permit may apply.
Integrity Technical Services, Inc.
14 Whitehall Drive Suite 102
Akron, Ohio 44278
Toll Free: 1-888-262-3226
Akron: 330-633-6500 Cleveland: 440-257-3232
Website: www.integrityjobs.com (To view all of our open positions please visit our website)
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