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Application Engineer 1 - Red Valve

DeZURIK, Inc.
$62,796.00 - $78,495.00 / yr
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Sartell
250 Riverside Avenue North (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2025
*GENERAL SUMMARY* The Application Engineer I supports production sales for Red Valve/DeZURIK's direct and independent sales channels. This specific role involves preparing and distributing Tideflex Engineered Systems (TES) quotations, managing projects from order entry to shipment, and ensuring an efficient workflow with acceptable profit margins. This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK's hybrid work schedule. *PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)* Promote and encourage a "Customer First" culture within the company. Proactively assist customers, always considering the next steps. Ability to interface well with Red Valve/DeZURIK sales channels, suppliers, internal manufacturing and engineering departments, and other applicable business contacts to support and promote engineered valve products. Become proficient in Red Valve products, industry standards, business system, manufacturing capabilities and internal tools to make accurate cost estimates for standard and non-standard products. Provide customers and Sales Representatives with technical information regarding product applications. Review specifications at proposal stage to determine applicable product and/or product modification for the application. Review of incoming orders and provide order clarification prior to entry including assigning part numbers and validating pricing. Develop quotations for all TES projects (Potable Water, Aeration, Hydraulic Recirculation). Provide a complete submittal document package to representative, customer, and engineer for review. Review and distribute submittal comments internally and externally as needed to obtain technical, accurate, complete, and timely responses. Track and manage Engineered Systems orders from quote to shipment. Support process improvements and manage multiple tasks while consistently meeting deadlines. *EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or 2-year engineering or technical degree and 2 plus years of experience in a related field. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITLIES* Demonstrated self-motivation, commitment to task, problem solving, and customer orientation required. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with multiple departments. Time management, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Experience in flow control valves and actuators is preferred. Experience in the water/wastewater industry is preferred. Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing processes is preferred. Ability to understand relevant industry standards and specifications. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and experience with ERP Systems. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. Position requires movement around the facilities. Must be able to support after-hour business needs as they arise. Domestic travel for the company may be required for projects/systems support. *WORKING CONDITIONS* Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Stress may result from workload and meeting schedules. Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs. *DISCLAIMER* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. *QUALITY* Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.'s business, and every team member shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All team members have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions. *SALARY AND BENEFITS* DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $62,796 to $78,495 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.