Join Us
Dürr is a global leader in paint finishing, dispensing, and industrial automation solutions for the automotive and manufacturing industries. As a Senior Proposal Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in developing innovative technical solutions for some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management, you’ll help shape complex automation projects from concept through proposal, making a direct impact on Dürr’s continued growth.
What You’ll Do
- Develop technical and commercial solutions for automated coating and dispensing projects by interpreting customer requirements and engineering specifications.
- Review customer RFQs, specifications, and drawings to develop accurate technical proposals and project estimates.
- Prepare proposal packages, including technical documentation, cost estimates, project schedules, and supporting engineering information.
- Develop Level 1 project schedules and manpower estimates to support proposal development.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and subcontractors to develop complete proposal solutions.
- Prepare technical clarifications and participate in customer meetings throughout the proposal process.
- Develop scopes of work for subcontractors and support contractor bid evaluations.
- Participate in customer site visits and project walkthroughs as needed to validate project scope and estimate accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance proposal quality, accuracy, and competitiveness.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience in proposal engineering, application engineering, estimating, industrial automation, or systems engineering.
- Experience supporting automated manufacturing, coating, dispensing, robotics, or industrial automation projects.
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate technical requirements into practical proposal solutions.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems used in industrial manufacturing.
- Experience preparing technical proposals, project estimates, and engineering documentation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
- SAP experience and automotive industry experience are preferred.
Why Join Us
- Work for a global technology leader delivering world-class automation solutions.
- Help shape high-profile manufacturing projects for leading automotive and industrial customers.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering, sales, and project teams across North America and globally.
- Take ownership of technically challenging proposals from concept through award.
- Grow your career within an organization known for innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term customer partnerships.
Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.
Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.
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