SPX FLOW, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer responsible for preparing quotations to meet customer specifications while collaborating with the sales team. The role involves developing technical proposals, designing mixers, and ensuring timely order processing and customer satisfaction.
Provides first line quotation support for custom mixer solutions to the Sales Representatives or other team members as required. Support maybe through emails, eSales, CFD analysis, phone calls, conference calls, customer visits and/or lab testing, with peer assistance
Develops a technical written proposal (including all necessary documentation) in response to customer inquiries
Applies engineering principles to translate the process and mechanical requirements of customer specifications into the most advisable sales quotation with the direction process design leadership or peers. This may require coordinating the creation of engineering drawings and coordinating the sourcing of non-standard parts
With direction from the peers and/or supervisor, designs complete mixer to meet simple mechanical specifications and/or process requirements by performing calculations. Additional roles may require the coordinating the creation of engineering drawings and coordinating with the sourcing department or the vendor directly for non-standard parts. More complex mechanical designs are to be send to the mechanical engineering team
Consistently provides process designs and quotes within the committed and requested due dates
Leads the handover of new orders for entry into the ERP system by completing a thorough review of the order requirements and performing a detailed entry of all data necessary to process the order
Estimates costs and develops list pricing for the complete mixer consistent with published guidelines for custom solutions
Available to travel approximately 20% of the time
Collaborates cross-functionally with other departments during the quotation and/or order reconciliation process to ensure a quality product consistent with current SPX Flow policies.to ensure that customer transactions and orders are delivered on time and on specifications
Contributes to technical sales strategy setting with assistance from the Commercial and/or Global Product Management Team for a competitive bid
All completed work to be filed electronically to create proper historical record of transactions consistent with Application Engineering team policies
Expected to play a supporting role in customer witness and non-witness lab testing opportunities. (Can be paid process consulting.)
Expected to be a supporting team member on customer visits
Will be expected to run simple CFD requests for clients utilizing our internal CFD automation tools
Will be expected to complete the extensive AE training program within a 7-9 month time period and become self-sufficient in design and quoting within that time period followed by the completion of a test ensuring understanding of process and mechanical design concepts
Other job duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal personnel, Sales Rep's and customers
Ability to read, interpret and accurately respond to technical specifications related to mixer applications and mixer design
Solid knowledge of Lightnin, Philadelphia and Plenty product (or similar Mixer Industry) capabilities and limitations
Fluid Mechanics and rotating equipment
Knowledge of industry engineering standards and Lightnin or equivalent rotary equipment capabilities
Good oral and written communications skills; able to provide concise and accurate technical communications
Strong computer skills (MS Office, SAP, other technical applications)
Good problem-solving skills and ability to develop alternatives
Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player
Strong oral and written communication skills
Available to travel approximately 20% of the time
Preferred
Benefits
SPX FLOW solves processing challenges, helping customers lower costs, increase uptime, save energy, reduce waste, and improve quality.
