Engineer, Application

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Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now!

Job Summary/Overview

The Application Engineer is responsible for working on a full range of complex projects to perform complete estimates from receipt of quote inquiries through final proposals. This includes understanding a scope of work, project clarifications and providing structured, detailed estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conceptualizes, creates, and prices complex projects and proposals to create intelligent motion solutions. Edits drawings or works with engineering to edit drawings as necessary.

Communicates with customers to gather information about their needs and preferences regarding design solutions.

Provides customers and distributors with application assistance and guidance, through email and phone communication. This may include pre-sale recommendations, as well as occasional aftermarket consulting.

Provides engineering with detailed scope of work once the proposal is approved by the customer

Archives finished proposals for future reference.

Works with production associates to observe and test products as necessary.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Background using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, preferably in SolidWorks, Sales Force, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Advanced mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the manufacturing process involving metal fabrication, welding, machining processes and costing.

Knowledge of automation and/or conveyance.

Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of estimating experience preferred

Or

5+ years of estimating experience

Benefits

Free coffee daily

11 paid holidays

Vacation and paid sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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