Project Engineer, Technical Sales

The Technical Sales Project Engineer is responsible for application engineering for powder coating capital equipment, supporting customers and sales on pre-project quoting, project management, supporting project after-shipment parts, warranty and system shipment schedules. This position addresses problems of diverse scope and contributes to the resolution of moderately complex project aspects and issues. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are critical in this role. The Technical Sales Project Engineer will interface with the customer, support internal teams such as field sales, operations, planning, engineering, and field service activities and serve as a single point of contact for powder system projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Application Engineers, Field Engineers, and Operations to make sure components, drawings, and parts are picked and delivered on time for large capital equipment purchases.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams on project application engineering and project management including quoting, configuring customer systems, and managing project timelines and communication.
• Able to read and work with AutoCAD and or SolidWorks
• Drive all system projects to standard system offerings during the quote phase of the opportunity
• Creating/maintain standard work around engineered system processes across functional teams
• Create and maintain metrics within the Application engineering team to ensure all processes are followed
• Work with the commercial team to prioritize all Powder system orders as a single point of contact
• Reviews all drawings and work instruction completion for all custom-engineered solutions prior to submission to planning and purchasing
• Ensure all quote logs and ECOs are completed on time
• Manages all quote log expedites to ensure priorities are managed and communicated to planning and purchasing
• Technical assistance to vendors and customers during installation and start up.
• Work with the quality team to generate corrective actions.
• Work with the logistics coordinator and supervisors to assist with systems shipments.
• Be the eyes and ears for application engineering in the Clinton, SC plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Office environment. Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to multitask and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic environment. Additional qualifications are as follows:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineered discipline, or an associate degree with 5 years of related industry or equipment experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years in customer-facing capital project-related engineering.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SAP and C4C.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic fast paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a plant environment. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Estimated 20%

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