Overview
Senior Application Engineer Jobs in Mississauga – Ontario at Mpac Group
Title: Senior Application Engineer
Company: Mpac Group
Location: Mississauga – Ontario
Category: Automotive
PURPOSE
OF THE JOB:
Reporting to Applications Manager, the Applications Engineer carries the overall responsibility for all the equipment and system proposals in Mpac Langen Americas. In direct
collaboration
with sales, this position is responsible for the proper quoting of projects, ensuring that proposals and bids are completed accurately and on time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare equipment & system proposals as required by Sales Create and propose concepts for the customer which align with market trends and promotes development of standard product lines.
Review customer required safety and electrical specifications
Prepare accurate cost estimations for proposals
Secure OEM proposals from outside vendors as required
Support outside selling activities
Understand customer decision making process and criteria
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely, professional manner
Co-ordinate with all departments, the RSM (Regional Sales Manager) and the customer, to ensure quotes are available on time, are complete, accurate and of a high quality
Act as the voice of the customer within Langen As necessary, represent Langen with the RSM’s and customers, to close orders, answer technical questions, and provide the appropriate packaging solution
Provide input into and maintain databases (customer/market/competitor intelligence)
SECONDARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Keeps current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to packaging equipment system design and operation.
Support Project Managers during order execution
KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS REQUIRED:
3-5 years’ experience in quoting or engineering of highly engineered capital equipment
Degree or Technical
Education
in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with focus on Robotics, Automation and controls
Automation Equipment / Secondary Packaging experience is preferred
Ability to
develop and maintain a technical
appreciation
of Mpac Langen products
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
Highly customer focused
Strong organizational ability, able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced level of computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Most work is performed in an office environment with occasional trips to the assembly floor and the warehouse.
Hearing acuity required for safety reasons while on the assembly floor
Exposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor
Most of work is done while sitting down Works with computer for prolonged periods of time
DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES:
Behaves ethically — Ensures own behavior and team members’ behavior is consistent with Langen standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Impact and influence — works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists
Achievement Motivation — results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives
Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
Negotiating – presents positions in a reasoned manner, …
