Application Engineer Jobs

At Classic Design, a sister company to JMP Solutions, we provide automation engineering solutions for various manufacturing fields including automotive, defense, and aerospace. All our products and services are custom created to help our customers achieve a competitive edge in their industries. Our team is always growing and looking to find the next great talent that is going to help us continue to be on the front lines, serving our customers with respect, integrity, and collaboration.

What would a typical day look like?

• In accordance with bid/estimate/quotation planning, ensures that inputs for editing activities are provided on time and according to established quality procedures. Manages external services to support bid/estimation preparation such as translations and governmental approvals.
• Collects and archives documentation regarding the offer/order and records assumptions and decisions taken during the development process.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain Management to coordinate requests to subcontractors.
• Responsible for collecting and collating all information needed to prepare the proposal, including both technical and cost elements.
• Manages the preparation of all technical (e.g., defining the most suitable technology and product type(s)), financial (e.g., total price sheet, cash flow analysis) and if necessary, project management (e.g., quantifies hours of engineering and commissioning) aspects of the bid/estimate/quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions.
• Formulates competitive bids/estimates/quotations, considering best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each individual situation. Ensures tenders are well documented in a timely manner and with appropriate level of detail, including full and accurate costs.
• Provides information and/or participates in the Risk Review process in accordance with Classic Design policy.
• Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships to understand customer needs. Ensures a positive customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Regularly reports the status of the bids/estimates/quotations using defined tools and collects and analyses the reasons for tenders being lost and won.
• Identifies potential vendors for equipment and materials required in the project and technically evaluates supplier offers to check match with specifications.
• Provides any necessary technical support to Sales Managers during technical meetings with customers.
• Identifies potential risks in the bids, quotations, and estimates, and in any related contract agreements across customers/channels.

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Proposal Engineer at Classic should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada
• Previous Intern Experience with Process Controls preferred
• 5-8 years experience in automation proposals and estimating

What does Classic Offer You?

Here at Classic, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Health
• 401K
• And more!
• Dental coverage
• RRSP Matching

What does success look like at Classic?

At Classic, our employees bring more to the table than simply their technical skills. Essential to success at Classic, employees are constantly flexing the following soft skill behaviors to compliment the technical aspects of their roles.

• Smarts: comprehension, learning aptitude, skillfulness, brain power
• Sense of urgency: responsiveness, energy, engagement, loyalty
• Personal Effectiveness: strong communication, adaptability, self-awareness, negotiation, problem-solving
• Tenacity: purpose, determination, drive, perseverance
• Accountable: takes ownership, responsible, go-to person, decisiveness

Convergix

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions (CONVERGIX) is a global systems integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information systems, and process automation. As a complete solutions provider, we offer our customers technical expertise and creative solutions to dramatically improve and enhance their processing, manufacturing, and logistics operations.

We are a single Source Automation Solutions Provider that leverages the Geography, Technology, Industry expertise and Capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers. We leverage creative, solutions-oriented engineering and technology to close gaps in process efficiency and drive industries forward.

Classic Design (a Convergix Company)

Founded in 1974, Classic is an end-to-end designer, developer, and integrator of custom automation solutions to customers in the automotive and defense sectors. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with a global footprint across the US and India and a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Classic is an established and innovative partner that is capable of delivering customized solutions across diverse systems and applications.

What does Classic value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build Classic; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Collaboration: We team together to achieve far more than we could on our own
• Excellence: We set high standards of performance for ourselves and our team
• Integrity: We do what we say we will do, every time, all the time.
• Leadership: We value people who lead by example, take pride in what they do and inspire others
• Relationships: We identify professional working relationships and create opportunities to develop those relationships
• Respect: We promote a caring environment of mutual respect for employees, customers, partners, and communities

Why join the Classic team?

As a growing company in the Industrial Automation industry and rooted with strong corporate values, Classic Design solutions can offer a unique value proposition to employees. Our employee promise is a rewarding employee experience delivered through a focus on three key areas:

• Development and Career Growth

• Impact and Recognition

• Flexibility and Collaboration

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Classic Design has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.