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· Salary : $80K - $140K
· Location: Newport News/Atlanta

Our client is a global leader in the warehouse automation and intralogistics industry, delivering advanced automation solutions to some of the world's leading organisations. With projects involving cutting-edge technologies such as AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs and AMRs, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects and develop their technical expertise.
They have an exciting opportunity for a System Engineer to join their team. This position is well-suited to a technically minded, analytical and commercially aware engineer who is looking to develop their career within warehouse automation and work on multi-million-dollar projects.

This position sits within the System Engineering team and supports the Sales and Solution Design functions. You will support pre-sales engineering activities, develop supply and pricing plans, evaluate technical requirements and supplier proposals, and help deliver technically and commercially viable solutions to customers.

Responsibilities:
· Support Sales and Solution Design during the proposal phase.
· Develop supply plans and coordinate with approved suppliers and internal teams.
· Prepare and manage RFPs, pricing requests and supplier documentation.
· Evaluate supplier proposals and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
· Lead cost engineering activities and develop cost estimates for ROM, Budget and Firm proposals.
· Prepare scope of supply and customer proposal documentation.
· Evaluate customer requirements and identify compliance, exceptions and technical risks.
· Support system engineering handover from proposal through to project execution.
· Assist with evaluating alternative technical solutions and presenting recommendations.
· Create technical drawings using AutoCAD, Revit or other approved design packages.
· Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and documentation.

Requirements:
· Bachelors degree in Engineering - preferably Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
· Minimum 2-3 years engineering experience.
· Material handling industry experience is highly desirable significant industry experience may substitute for an engineering degree.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to evaluate technical requirements, suppliers and engineering solutions.
· Experience with AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, AMRs or other warehouse automation solutions is highly desirable.
· Experience supporting proposals for large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects is advantageous.
· Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
· Must be authorised to work full-time in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Reasons why you should apply:
· Work for a global leader in warehouse automation and intralogistics.
· Get involved in multi-million-dollar automation projects using some of the industrys most advanced technologies.
· Combine engineering, technical design, supplier management and commercial analysis offering excellent career development.
· Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales and proposal through to project execution.
· Work with leading technologies including AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs and AMRs.
· Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the System Engineering function.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Gerard Jansen at Proactive Global, [email protected].

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- Are you an emotionally intelligent, commercially minded Engineering Leader who combines technical aptitude with the confidence to influence at executive level?
- Do you enjoy leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex, safety-critical projects while balancing technical excellence with commercial outcomes?
- Do you want the opportunity to shape major rail programs, influence business strategy and play a key role in securing future projects within a highly respected engineering organisation?

The Client:
Our client is a well-established multinational engineering organisation with more than 50 years supporting Australias rail industry and a reputation for delivering highly complex rolling stock and rail infrastructure solutions.

With a significant Australian presence and an established Rail Division, the organisation has played a major role in delivering engineering solutions across some of Australia's most recognised passenger rail programs. Their expertise spans the full project lifecycle - from feasibility, system design and engineering through to manufacture, commissioning and long-term lifecycle support.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business in a key leadership position that offers significant influence across engineering, project delivery, commercial strategy and future business growth, together with a genuine long-term pathway into executive leadership.

Your Responsibilities:
- Lead multidisciplinary Project Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and Field Service teams across complex rail projects.

- Manage engineering delivery throughout the full project lifecycle - from feasibility, tendering and design through to manufacture, commissioning, customer handover and lifecycle support.

- Provide technical leadership across systems engineering, design assurance, engineering governance, localisation, compliance, safety and warranty activities.

- Lead major engineering reviews including SDR, PDR and CDR while ensuring quality, regulatory and safety compliance.

- Support manufacturing and factory engineering activities while driving engineering quality, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

- Manage engineering budgets, resources, project performance and cost control.

- Lead the engineering component of major tenders and bid submissions, including solution development, engineering methodologies, engineering cost reviews, procurement and engineering risk assessment.

- Present and defend engineering solutions with customers, government transport authorities, consortium partners and executive stakeholders.

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Business Development and Executive Leadership to strengthen customer relationships and secure future projects.

- Mentor and develop engineering talent while building future leadership capability across the business.

About You:
You are a respected and personable engineering leader who combines strong technical capability with commercial awareness, strategic thinking and an emotionally intelligent leadership style.

You Bring:
- Approximately 15-20+ years engineering experience within Rail or another highly regulated, safety-critical industry such as Defence, Aerospace or Aviation.

- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related discipline.

- Project Management qualifications will be highly regarded.

- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering large-scale, complex engineering programs.

- Strong systems engineering capability with experience managing engineering governance, compliance and technical assurance.

- Experience supporting major tenders, engineering bid activities and customer-facing technical presentations.

- Strong commercial, financial and operational management capability.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence customers, executive leadership and technical teams.

- A collaborative, approachable leadership style with high emotional intelligence and a passion for mentoring and developing people.

- Experience working within a global or matrix organisation will be highly regarded.

This is an exceptional and rare opportunity, to join a highly coveted engineering company in the Railways sector.

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, contact:
Lee Luu on 0427 005 272 or [email protected]

If this role isn't quite right, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.