Applications Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Applications Engineer

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Office/Project Sites

Reports to: Director of Project Services

Department: North American Operations/Project Services

Position Purpose: Support of the pre-construction team by compiling & quantifying bid data,

streamlining estimating processes, and coordination with bidders. Working with various internal

stakeholders to facilitate estimating and bid submissions, while also supporting the front-end of project

planning after award by coordinating key suppliers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely always.
• Facilitate bid coordination for turnkey conveyance systems in automotive and non-automotive sectors
• Identify critical cost drivers and collaborate with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely bid submissions
• Support the project team during the pre-construction phase to achieve successful buy-out of key suppliers
• Coordinate with existing suppliers and identify new vendors within Leadec's global supply chain
• Maintain excellent communication and organizational skills to support project success
• Travel moderately within the U.S. and potentially internationally

Pre-Construction Support Activities:

• Assist in building project estimates
• Create customer timelines and technical write-ups for proposals
• Perform bid document takeoffs
• Sketch general conveyor layouts
• Organize vendor bids and provide updates to bidders
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal departments
• Support operations team during the buy-out phase after project award
• Identify and vet new vendors
• Contribute to the optimization of estimating procedures

Detailed Individual Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to organize and manage ongoing bids
• Set up proposal and estimating templates to gather input from key stakeholders
• Work with Project Managers post-award to ensure proper handover of as-sold documents for successful project kickoff
• Participate in initial internal and external project meetings for critical projects
• Support the buy-out phase for key suppliers, including assistance in drafting major subcontracts
• Contribute to the development, execution, and streamlining of operational components such as:
  • Estimating and proposal processes
  • Prospective bid phase support
  • Key supplier onboarding and contracting
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Complexity
• Action Orientation
• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Driving Change
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Customer Service Orientation - Satisfying internal stakeholders.
• Adaptability -- Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances.
• Problem Solving -- Defines complex problems and brings about viable solutions.
• Team Player -- Always willing to do whatever it takes to help ensure a successful project execution.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 1--5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction-related fields
• Strong willingness to learn and grow expertise in conveyance systems, including:
  • Conveyor layout design
  • Unique parts design
  • Motor sizing and application
• Interest in gaining knowledge of major equipment design and installation, such as:
  • Automotive conveyance equipment
  • Steel mezzanines and structural components
• Openness to learning about controls and electrical installation services, including:
  • Control wiring
  • Electrical power feeds
  • Cable and conduit installation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Competency in additional software tools such as:
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Combination of office-based work and on-site presence at various job locations or supplier facilities
• Willingness to travel to job sites and supplier locations as needed
• Occasional weekend work may be required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an office and industrial setting (noise levels vary greatly). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an office and industrial-manufacturing environment with significant time spent working on a computer or at a desk.