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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
• Dress for your day