Proposal Engineer Lynchburg VA

Benefits

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

The annual salary for this position starts at $77,500 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

This role is responsible for managing Automatic Equipment and Automation opportunities from lead to installation. They provide support to sales, engineering, and production teams during the different manufacturing stages. Responsible for working with Senior Sales Account Managers to help develop technical solutions, create cost estimates to develop pricing and generate customer proposals. Includes obtaining customer specifications and preparing proposals; managing customer contacts;

interfacing between customers, engineering, and production.

• Provide support with proposals, pricing and equipment layouts (provide layout drawings, models, electrical schematics, manuals to the customer as needed).
• Provide correct survey(s) on equipment, detailing what is needed for both the customer and production.
• Identify any non‑standard items on the survey(s) and get with the appropriate group (Engineering, Development, Product Manager, Supply Chain) to discuss and get clarification to address concerns.
• Provide automation expertise and coordinate with segment experts to offer the best equipment solution for the application.
• Coordinate with departments to overcome hurdles during the Engineering and Manufacturing stages.
• Provide customers with current information including but not limited to: offloading specs for equipment, IP addresses, OEM connectivity changes, drawings, etc.
• Coordinate kickoffs, customer meetings, and pre‑installation meetings/documents.
• Document any installation/performance issues to improve future projects.
• Assist with project team responsibilities as needed.
• Travel required including visiting customer sites and attending trade shows as required.
• Quote installation efforts at customers manufacturing facilities.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 5 years of experience in equipment manufacturing engineering and automation. Experience in engineering proposals and project management, required.
• Ability to develop integrated 2‑D layouts, 3‑D modeling, and simulations/animations.
• Full understanding of electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Full understanding of line automation, palletizing and end‑of‑line equipment knowledge a plus.
• Strong computer skills with high proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience with CRM and CAD systems (including the ability to create engineering layouts); D365 CRM, Auto Desk Inventor, Solid Works experience a plus.

• Conceptual Ability
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Organization / Planning
• Team Player
• Problem Solving
• Detail Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at

Signode participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I‑9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.