Proposal Engineer / 62947
Engineering
North Syracuse, NY
Direct Hire
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Proposal Engineer (65-75K+)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Engineer to join an established and industry leading equipment manufacturer near the Syracuse, NY area.

This is a direct hire position offering the opportunity to work on custom engineered machinery and equipment solutions.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Attractive base salary + commission.
  • Automatic 401K company contribution.
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays etc.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Technical Proposals & Engineering Concepts:
  • Review customer inquiries and technical requirements for custom machinery and equipment.
  • Develop preliminary mechanical and electrical drawings to illustrate proposed equipment solutions.
  • Create engineering concepts and equipment specifications based on customer needs.
  • Identify major components, materials, and equipment required for proposed systems.
Cost Estimating & Proposal Development:
  • Estimate engineering design hours, manufacturing labor, and assembly costs.
  • Work with Purchasing and vendors to obtain component pricing and material cost estimates.
  • Develop project cost estimates and prepare competitive customer quotations.
  • Prepare technical and commercial proposal packages, including preliminary drawings, specifications, pricing, and delivery estimates.
Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination:
  • Communicate directly with customers to clarify requirements, discuss technical solutions, and address questions.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to develop accurate proposals.
  • Manage proposal revisions as customer requirements evolve.
  • Coordinate internal reviews and approvals to ensure proposals meet customer expectations.
Background Profile:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 1-4+ years of engineering experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
  • General understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, machinery, or industrial equipment.
  • Ability to interpret and develop preliminary engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
For immediate consideration submit your resume to: techjobs@hiressapphire.com 

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