JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position: Proposal Engineer Location: Hartland, WI JobId: 4000 # of Openings: 1 Location: Hartland, WI Position Overview: TheProposal Engineer is responsible for working on a full range of projectsto perform complete estimates from receipt of quote inquiries throughfinal proposals. This includes understanding a scope of work, uncoveringRFQ questions, project clarifications and providing structured, detailedestimates. Proposal Engineers must be able to quickly analyze, compareand interpret detailed RFQ\'s and be able to make accurate judgementsbased on such information. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Conceptualize, create, and price L2 and L3 ETO solutions and proposals,including CAD drawings Provide customers, distributors and RM\'s withapplication assistance and guidance Conduct product testing to confirmapplication solutions Provide engineering with detailed scope of workSchedule, plan, and interface with manufacturing Communicate withcustomers to gather information about their needs and preferencesregarding design solutions Prepare quotes on new projects, includingreviewing existing plans and researching potential challenges that couldarise during construction Organize site visits and meetings withcustomers and suppliers Performs other related duties as required andassigned Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities: Knowledgeableat reading engineering drawings A team player with excellent written andverbal communication skills Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge ofmetal fabrication, welding, machining processes and costing Ability tothink abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems Strongorganizational skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of automationand/or conveyance Demonstrates product knowledge obtained throughexperiential hands-on training Required Qualifications: Bachelor\'sdegree and 4+ years of successful estimating or related experienceSolidWorks and other appropriate computer skills About ColumbusMcKinnon: Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer,manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move theworld forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving,lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products includehoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools,light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. Weare focused on commercial and industrial applications that require thesafety and quality provided by our superior design and engineeringknow-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has beenin business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we comefrom, and where we\'re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, sodoes our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and... For full infofollow application link. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/6DF2DE56816E40EB