Applications Engineer-Custom Equipment & Quoting

As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems;

and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals.

The Applications Engineer
- Custom Equipment and Quoting applies technical expertise to evaluate field-developed specifications and generate competitive, prepare accurate quotes for custom fluid transfer systems, and evaluate information and variables provided directly from the field to design safe, workable, and highly manufacturable fluid transfer solutions. This role will also provide advanced CAD designs, system layouts, and 3D models to customer specifications and applicable engineering standards, and will work to bridge the gap between sales and production by creating safe, workable, and manufacturable designs.

• Custom Equipment Quoting:
  Utilize technical knowledge and field-provided data to quote custom pipe and swivel equipment (loading arms) and complex terminal layouts.
• KPI-Driven Turnaround:
  Meet or exceed departmental KPIs for quote accuracy, technical verification, and speed of quote turnaround times to maximize sales conversion.
• Cost & Accuracy Optimization:
  Ensure all custom loading arm configurations and engineering quotes are both highly accurate and highly economical for the customer and production. Create detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support the manufacturing department to ensure quoted solutions transfer seamlessly to the production floor.
• Sales
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the primary technical partner to internal sales teams, translating regional sales notes and field requirements into clean, viable commercial options.
• Cross-Functional Communication:
  Coordinate and communicate with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and other internal departments to streamline the quoting-to-purchase order pipeline.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME / BSMET)
• 2 years of professional engineering or technical quoting experience
• Software Proficiency: 2 years of experience using 3D CAD programs, (Creo/ProE preferred) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD preferred)

• Equipment Expertise:
  Experience with custom piping design, pressure vessels, swivels, or custom equipment layouts.
• Codes & Standards:
  Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and Boiler Pressure Vessel Code.

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Work Arrangement :
Onsite

Bonus Eligible:
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include:

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120…