Crushing Application & Proposals Engineer (Lexington, KY, US, 40511) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
This position requires problem solving skills with the ability to understand a customer’s needs, provide conceptual and strategic solutions, and explain the value of those solutions. Developing solutions is only one part of the job. This position is commercially focused and requires professional interaction with all disciplines. The successful candidate will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with both internal and external customers to help close sales. Success in this position demands a positive attitude toward change and a willingness to embrace best practices. Desired personal qualities include an interest in Product Management or Project Management, strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to seek out challenges and new experiences, and a passion for seeing assignments through to the end.
Key Job Responsibilities
1. Respond to OE quote requests with a proposal that includes drawings, specifications and pricing.
2. Understand existing equipment designs and determine when Engineered-to-Order solutions are required.
3. Generate supporting documents that may include CAD drawings, equipment BOMs, performance calculations, and cost analyses to validate any proposed solution.
4. Field questions from Sales, customers, and the Production Engineering team to execute OE orders based on the above proposals.
5. Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of oneself and the organization.
6. Participate in and support programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as
engineering best practices.
7. Participate in and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
8. Participate in effective Change Management to achieve the desired organizational outcomes by successfully changing individual behaviors as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.
2. 4 years’ experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired. A PE license is not required, but the desire and eligibility to pursue one is an advantage.
3. Experienced in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
4. Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
5. Participation in effective Change Management implementation, desired.
6. Experience in cross-functional team assignment(s), highly desired.
7. Certifications or demonstrated project management, desired.
8. Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.
Additional Information
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Lexington, KY
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Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.