Join a team that values balance, open communication, and your future! Dorner Manufacturing, a Columbus McKinnon Organization, is growing, and we’re looking for people who want more than just a job—they want a workplace where they can thrive. Enjoy a culture that prioritizes your work-life balance, leaders who communicate openly, and a company committed to continuous growth and innovation. Discover a career where you can make a difference and still make time for what matters most, apply now! Job Summary/Overview The Application Engineer is responsible for working on a full range of complex projects to perform complete estimates from receipt of quote inquiries through final proposals. This includes understanding a scope of work, project clarifications and providing structured, detailed estimates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Conceptualizes, creates, and prices complex projects and proposals to create intelligent motion solutions. Edits drawings or works with engineering to edit drawings as necessary. • Communicates with customers to gather information about their needs and preferences regarding design solutions. • Provides customers and distributors with application assistance and guidance, through email and phone communication. This may include pre-sale recommendations, as well as occasional aftermarket consulting. • Provides engineering with detailed scope of work once the proposal is approved by the customer • Archives finished proposals for future reference. • Works with production associates to observe and test products as necessary. • Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. • Background using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, preferably in SolidWorks, Sales Force, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. • Advanced mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the manufacturing process involving metal fabrication, welding, machining processes and costing. • Knowledge of automation and/or conveyance. • Ability to think abstractly to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • A team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of estimating experience preferred Or • 5+ years of estimating experience Benefits • Free coffee daily • 11 paid holidays • Vacation and paid sick time • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, effective day 1 • 401(k) with company match • Paid parental leave • Tuition assistance • Disability insurance • Dress for your day