Opened: 4/6/2023 Closed: When filled

Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) has been a trusted leader in heavy-duty industrial conveyor manufacturing in the United States since 1927. We are one of the leading manufacturers of bucket elevators, drag conveyors, screw conveyors and all types of custom conveyor systems in the U.S. We custom manufacture conveyor systems that utilize design features that are specific to our clients' needs. Additionally, our consultation services can help customers to identify the different conveyor options that might work best for their specific situations.

Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) is part of the Merrick Industries Family of Companies. We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

SUMMARY

Review sales inquiries for product application to select appropriate equipment and components. Calculate preliminary sizing of conveyor for proper design and operation. Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing or projects to aid management for determining pricing. Develop and maintain standards as it relates to pricing and selection of components, including automating estimating process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform with the highest ethical standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, design, sizing and selection and safety requirements.
• Ability to understand varying industry applications.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to identify the proper selection and alternative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail to estimate costs.
• Strong computer skills and software knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop pricing structure and estimating standards as it relates to pricing and selection of components.
• Reviews and interpret data, specifications, and drawings from sales inquiries.
• Determines initial design and engineering for product line.
• Designs and sizes equipment for applications.
• Provides necessary preliminary drawing.
• Extracts information from customers and job sites.
• Establishes accurate pricing factors and multipliers.
• Negotiates pricing with vendors and maintains current pricing and vendor information.
• Provides contract support as related to an order.
• Inspects/QC for all product lines as related to as sold.
• Communicates with sales representatives and internal MHE functions (Contracts, Engineering, Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, Customer Support, etc.) as required, to affirm product and schedule needs in order to prepare the quotation and/or commit to customer's requirements.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned, or as necessary, to accomplish the department's objectives in an effective manner.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIRMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean.
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers’ facilities:

• Company approved safety glasses or goggles
• Company approved steel ESD toe shoes.
• Appropriate hand protection.
• Ear protection in designated areas.
• Appropriate clothing.
• Other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

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.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and three or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to use schematics, diagrams, drawings, computers, and relative test equipment.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and problem solving such as advanced arithmetic, algebraic equations, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Full understanding of the mechanical engineering requirements in selection criteria.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: AutoCAD R14 or greater, Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Accounting or mathematical models for price automation.
• EQUIPMENT: Computer and other general office equipment. Knowledgeable of industrial applications for power, steel, cement mining and chemical.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly (67-100%) required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently (34-66%) required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally (1-33%) required to stand, walk, pull and push, overhead reach, rotate torso, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may travel by car, plane (coach), train, etc., to reach customer destinations. Travel may be domestic or international.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently in an office environment that is normally quiet and climate controlled.
• Occasionally the employee is exposed to different situations in the construction environment such as hot or cold temperatures and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• On the occasion when the employee visits a customer site, the employee may be exposed to areas that require additional personal safety equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection and respiratory protection.