Project Engineer

• Reviews Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from Sales personnel or customers; analyzes and evaluates customer’s technical and commercial requirements. 
• Specifies the proper machine, components and technology for customer’s application; establishes a pricing structure for the project; accesses information from a variety of sources for costs; proposes solutions that will meet technical and commercial requirements; interfaces with Sales and the customer in clarifying technical scope.
• Prepares quotations/proposals for packaging systems including equipment and/or services utilizing KHS’ quoting processes, procedures and tools; ensures the quotes are compliant with standards and all customer requirements have been met; processes project orders
• Oversees order confirmation and risk review; gathers technical information that is missing from the RFQ and incorporates into the quotation; serves as quotation guardian for product specialty; follows ISO procedures for sales activity.
• Reviews and assesses 3rd party quotations and technical information for compliance as required per the application. 
• Prepares cost estimates for project impact on customer’s line; explains technical functions of machinery and components; articulates competitive advantages of KHS line compared to competitor’s machines.
• Tracks and analyzes proposal and sales order activity of the product line for management needs.
• Supports and may participate in sales process including sales calls, presentations and qualification of customers; may attend trade shows and conferences as directed by management.
• This position requires up to 20% travel by public transportation including airlines. A valid passport and drivers’ license are required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• Three (3) or more years related experience in engineering or sales of packaging machines. 
• Experience in manufacturing preferably with packing and filling equipment used n the food and beverage industries.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time, must have valid driver’s license, valid passport upon hired or ability to obtain one in 90 days or less.  

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment 
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year 
• 401K with Company Match

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