Onsite position - Pittsburgh, PA
Summary
The sales / proposal engineer coordinates the technological aspects of the sales activity in close harmony with sales and supporting departments, including the elaboration of technical proposals, taking responsibility for the technical, organization and managerial aspects thereof.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.
www.sms-group.us
What you'll do
- In conjunction with the Sales Managers, Engineering Department and Automation Department, determines which references will be used for equipment and for cost
- Project coordination with team members in the proposal stage
- Proposal writing and editing
- Proposal elaboration
- Maintain proposal files including relative calculations, communications, and meeting reports
- Contacts and coordination with main mechanical vendors for proposal purposes
- Inter-departmental or inter-company contacts concerning proposals
- Coordination of layout work for proposal preparation
- Coordination of engineering work for proposal preparation
- Coordination of proposal, metallurgical and process calculations
- Prepare and edit cost estimates for proposed project with estimator
- Makes sales calls and attends sales functions, as required
- Technical presentation of proposals to customers
- Technical presentation of SMS group technology to prospective customers
- Business travel (domestic and international) required
- Engineering studies
- Commissioning of equipment, as required
What you'll need
- Candidates must be self-motivated and display creativity, strong problem solving skills, and work well in a diverse team environment
- Candidates should have a strong ability to multitask and work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, with a strong emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science – Engineering degree (mechanical, metallurgical and/or material science engineering)
- 5 years' experience in design and proposal preparation is preferred
- Steelmaking & continuous casting knowledge is required
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, metallurgical, and/or materials science engineering
- Knowledge of steelmaking and continuous casting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Self-motivated, creative, and strong problem-solving skills
- Five years of experience in design and proposal preparation
What We Do
SMS group Inc. is responsible for new equipment sales, upgrades and modernizations for North American metals producers, and is a world leader in outsourced maintenance services for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. SMS group Inc., a member of the SMS group family, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At SMS group Inc., we are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source. Apart from traditional refurbishment services for all major OEM equipment, you can also take advantage of our comprehensive field services and modernization projects. Steel production is our largest market, where we supply world class new equipment and actively support operations and maintenance devising solutions throughout the process from melting and casting to rolling and finishing. In addition to new equipment supply, our Forging division has experienced maintenance specialists who focus on closed and open-die forging, powder metal presses, extrusion presses, and ring rolling. New equipment supply, maintenance services, and spare parts inside the aluminum industry crosses a wide variety of products including flat rolling mill equipment, plate stretchers and extrusion presses. For tubes and pipes, our unique broad know-how covers the complete line of processes from ERW to spiral welded pipe as well as seamless producing operations utilizing equipment from cold drawing and pilger mills to piercing mills. It is our commitment to be the Leading Partner for our customers guiding and assisting our customers to make equipment and process decisions that allow them to remain competitive in an ever evolving global market, and serve as a single source for new equipment, maintenance and spare parts that our customers can trust and value.
