Job DetailsJob Location Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range $67,980.00 - $82,400.00 Salary Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Job Category Engineering Description Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers and we are interested in speaking with you! A family owned business since 1937, Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees visit us at to view our current positions and for more information. Summary: Serves customers by identifying their needs, preparing quotes, layouts, and margin sheets and, providing competitive solutions that meet their needs Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the sales process by preparing sales documents (layouts, quotes, cost workups) by following entire sales process from initial quote through the closing of the order for individual pieces of standard equipment and plant layouts made with standard equipment. Maintain standard equipment costing by confirming price with vendors, comparing costing on recaps of previous jobs, standardizing costing of equipment. Maintains Standard plant layouts and standard equipment blocks with the latest engineering releases in order to provide accurate dimensions on quotes. Contributes to continuous improvement effort by documenting processes and procedures, eliminating non-value added activities and participating in cross-functional CI teams. Create Equipment installation packages for individual equipment and standard plants. Contributes to team effort by being willing to take on new assignments of fill in for others as needed. Travel up to 10% Constant (over 66%) None Frequent (33%-66%)
(Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided).
(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area).
(Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear or established directions and procedures). Occasional (10%-33%) None Seldom (1-10%)
- Supervisory Responsibilities (Not responsible for supervising others)
Non-Essential Job Functions
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge, skills and/or abilities: Knowledge-Software
- Intermediate:
- Microsoft Office Suite: (ie., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Basic:
- AutoCAD (Inventor preferred) 2D and 3D
- SalesForce.com
- Vault (preferred)
Skills Advanced
Organizational Interpersonal Intermediate
Analytical Computer/Technical Written and Oral Communication Basic
Project/Process Management Clerical/Secretarial Abilities
Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to communicate with broad levels of the organization Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere. Strong customer service Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Vocational or technical training required
- Associates degree, or vocational or technical school degree required
- Cost Research, Estimating, Technical Writing (preferred).
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred