Project Engineer

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?

Your Tasks

• Reviews Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from Sales personnel or customers; analyzes and evaluates customer’s technical and commercial requirements. 
• Specifies the proper machine, components and technology for customer’s application; establishes a pricing structure for the project; accesses information from a variety of sources for costs; proposes solutions that will meet technical and commercial requirements; interfaces with Sales and the customer in clarifying technical scope.
• Prepares quotations/proposals for packaging systems including equipment and/or services utilizing KHS’ quoting processes, procedures and tools; ensures the quotes are compliant with standards and all customer requirements have been met; processes project orders
• Oversees order confirmation and risk review; gathers technical information that is missing from the RFQ and incorporates into the quotation; serves as quotation guardian for product specialty; follows ISO procedures for sales activity.
• Reviews and assesses 3rd party quotations and technical information for compliance as required per the application. 
• Prepares cost estimates for project impact on customer’s line; explains technical functions of machinery and components; articulates competitive advantages of KHS line compared to competitor’s machines.
• Tracks and analyzes proposal and sales order activity of the product line for management needs.
• Supports and may participate in sales process including sales calls, presentations and qualification of customers; may attend trade shows and conferences as directed by management.
• This position requires up to 20% travel by public transportation including airlines. A valid passport and drivers’ license are required.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• Three (3) or more years related experience in engineering or sales of packaging machines. 
• Experience in manufacturing preferably with packing and filling equipment used n the food and beverage industries.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time, must have valid driver’s license, valid passport upon hired or ability to obtain one in 90 days or less.  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment 
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year 
• 401K with Company Match

• Location: Waukesha ǀ Wisconsin ǀ USA