Sales and Proposal Engineer in Washington, Pennsylvania at SMS group Inc

Summary

The Sales and Proposal Engineer will develop comprehensive technical and commercial solutions for core spare parts, modernization and new installations of hot and cold rolling mills, utilizing a proactive customer-oriented sales focus and will provide mechanical engineering support to order execution as needed.

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 are located.

www.sms-group.com

What you'll do

• Work as a point of contact with the customer in the sales phase of the project to ensure that all technical and commercial aspects are addressed so as to offer a clear scope of supply and solution
• Discuss project scope with the project team including project management, engineering, and procurement to ensure a complete understanding of the scope of work. Also log and track progress on customer requests for quotations
• Develops the project scope of work
• Develop a familiarity for hot rolling mill and cold rolling mill equipment in order to be able to respond to customer questions and assure proper fit of the equipment to the project requirements
• Perform process calculations and equipment sizing calculations as needed
• Obtain and compile quotations from sub-suppliers. Review quotations format as presented to the customer
• Other duties assigned

What you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of combined experience within engineering and/or sales roles in metals or similar industries
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in the workings of machines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a group
• Understanding of MS Office products
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Creo software is a plus
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a plus
• Business travel to customer’s sites and vendor workshops will be required

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.