Applications Engineer

Overview

Applications Engineer at Curtiss-Wright Nuclear (QualTech NP, Cincinnati) supporting pre-sales activities, cost estimation and proposal development for nuclear industry products and services.

What you'll do

• Convert complex and highly technical requests for quote into executable purchase orders.
• Analyze customer requirements, specifications and associated industry standards, and develop clear, concise and accurate proposals ensuring compliance with customer purchasing requirements.
• Develop thorough and detailed technical compliance matrices with necessary clarifications and/or exceptions defining the scope of work.
• Provide innovative, practical solutions to advance technical engineering problems.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including identifying vendors to source materials and services needed to execute the work.
• Support pre-sales meetings, walk-downs or site visits, and customer discussions.
• Maintain effective customer and vendor communications, ensuring that all requirements and expectations are addressed effectively and timely.
• Work towards goals efficiently and effectively in a complex, varied and highly regulated environment.

What you'll need

• Must be a U.S. Person due to the nature of work performed at this site.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Four (4) to Six (6) years of related experience in applications engineering, technical sales support or related engineering roles.
• Experience supporting pre-sales activities, cost estimation, and proposal development.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into system plans and documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to customer and engineering challenges.
• Effective communication skills for presenting to customers and working across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed for technical support and implementation activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, technical skill development and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Capable of coordinating multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic engineering processes and procedures and experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems.

Nice to have

• Electrical or Mechanical engineering degree.

Details

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Reports to the Inside Sales Manager.
• Interacts with customers, suppliers, operations, quality assurance, outside sales and management for domestic and international products and services for the Nuclear Industry.
• Salary: $76,200.00 - 85,000.00 per year.
• Exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening may be required.