Proposal Engineer

Proposal Engineer

Job Summary:

As a Proposal Engineer at Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc., you will be responsible for front-end engineering, estimating, inside sales, and initial contract administration of orders received. You will work closely with the Director, Commercial Services, to ensure client communications during the inquiry phase, technical and commercial proposals, and collaboration with outside sales representatives to follow and close the order.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate and instill the company's core values throughout the organization.

Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by following and promoting safety policies and procedures.

Collaborate with other support functions to strive for excellence in all aspects of the job.

Responsible for client communication, both technical and commercial.

Initiate, update, and ensure quotation data is added to CRM (log communication and correspondence).

Receive inquiries and review with Engineering for design approach.

Develop preliminary engineering and design based on RFQ specifications.

Prepare estimate for labor and material, developing and utilizing worldwide material sourcing.

Prepare quotation and ensure its accuracy for all technical and commercial items.

Attend weekly ASC meeting and provide status of open inquiries and open quotations.

Coordinate Management review of Estimate and Proposal (when applicable – firm bid or buy).

Submit folder to scheduling, review schedule to include delivery timeline with proposal.

Clarify quotation items and answer all client questions.

Negotiate with the client and work with outside sales representatives to close the order.

Review Purchase Order is accurate for both Commercial and Technical terms.

Complete Commission Notices (when applicable - for Sales reps).

Enter orders into ProfitKey immediately after receipt of purchase order. Order entry must follow established protocols. Ensure promise dates are current.

Chair project Kick-Off meetings within 3 business days after receipt of purchase order & discuss estimate in detail.

Place all materials/information, i.e. emails, correspondence, technical information in the correct Quotation and Job folders in a timely, responsible manner.

Work as necessary to complete quotations on time and meet project deadlines.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Education/ Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, a related field or equivalent experience is required

3-5 years related experience preferred

Prior estimating experience preferred

Engineering design experience preferred

Skills

Strong computation and math skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Superior time management skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities

Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to negotiate

Prioritizing and handling multiple tasks

Knowledge

Ability to grasp mechanical and some chemical technologies related to specialty products

Ability to grasp chemical and mechanical technologies related to specialty products

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software, CRM experience is preferred

Basic knowledge of piping and vessel code requirements is preferred

Licenses

Valid driver's license and proof of insurability required

Special Requirements

Travel up to 5% of the time will be normal in this role

EOE/Veterans/Disabled