Pre Sales Project Engineer – Electrical Controls

- Review and analyze customer RFQs, specifications, and drawings to develop detailed and accurate quotations

- Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), including part number setup and cross-referencing customer, manufacturer, and internal part numbers

- Prepare complete project cost estimates, including materials, labor, overhead, and supplier pricing

- Develop professional customer proposals and supporting technical documentation

- Track quotation status, revisions, and customer feedback to ensure timely response and closure

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during the pre-sales phase

- Communicate technical clarifications, design questions, and proposal updates via email, phone, and customer portals

- Collaborate closely with Sales, NPI Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality teams to align on scope, feasibility, and timelines

- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive and accurate pricing

- Evaluate customer designs and specifications for manufacturability, cost optimization, and compliance with applicable standards (UL 508A, NFPA 70/NEC, IPC-A-620)

- Identify technical risks, gaps, or ambiguities in RFQs and propose solutions

- Support engineering with preliminary designs, layout concepts, or assembly prints (e.g., SolidWorks) as needed

- Ensure all proposals align with internal manufacturing capabilities and best practices

- Prepare RFQ packages and distribute to suppliers for component and fabrication pricing

- Analyze supplier quotations for accuracy, lead time, and cost competitiveness

- Coordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to validate sourcing strategies

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend alternative components or designs where appropriate

- Ensure a smooth transition from awarded quotation to NPI Project Manager and production teams

- Provide complete documentation packages including BOMs, drawings, specifications, and cost breakdowns

- Support clarification of scope, design intent, and customer requirements during project kickoff

- Assist in resolving discrepancies between quoted and actual project execution

- Maintain organized documentation and records of RFQs, quotes, and revisions

- Identify and implement improvements to quotation processes, tools, and accuracy

- Support internal initiatives related to ERP, cost modeling, and standardization

- Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in Electromechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience

- 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or technical sales support

- Experience with electrical control panels, industrial automation, or power distribution systems strongly preferred

- Prior experience in quotation, estimating, or pre-sales engineering highly desirable

- Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment at our Reading, PA facility

- Frequent interaction with internal departments and external customers/suppliers

- Occasional travel may be required

- High level of collaboration using digital tools (Teams, email) and in-person coordination

- Quote turnaround time

- Quote accuracy (cost vs. actual)

- Win rate / conversion rate of quotations

- Customer response time and satisfaction

- Effectiveness of handoff to NPI and production teams