Senior Proposal Engineer
Job Summary
Create a better future!
Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future
We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that differencetackling the climate big responsibility andwe havecommitted to doing it. But we need your skills curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Right now we have an exciting opportunity for aProposal Engineer for comminution products on a full-time basis.
Role summary:
As a proposal engineer you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal development process for complex spare parts and modernization (Upgrades & Retrofits) projects. This role ensures that proposals are technically accurate commercially sound and submitted on time. The Proposal Engineer acts as a key interface between sales engineering sourcing and execution teams supporting global and regional needs with a focus on standardization efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of technical-commercial proposals for complex spare parts and modernization projects (U&R) based on customer RFQs specifications and site conditions with input from site account managers and product specialists
- Review customer requirements and understand scope elements
- Coordinate with Engineering Sourcing Planning and Sales to collect inputs for scope cost and lead times
- Interpret engineering drawings GA layouts and technical documents.
- Ensure proposals are submitted on time aligned with internal approval processes and margin targets
- Standardize proposal templates pricing formats and scope documentation for consistency across regions
- Support Sales and Regional teams during customer interactions including technical clarifications and deviation handling
- Ensure all proposal documents are properly stored version-controlled and handed over to execution teams post-award
- Track and report proposal KPIs including turnaround time success rate and accuracy as sold vs delivered.
- Participate in improvement initiatives to streamline the proposal process reduce cycle time and increase hit rate including maintaining product specific database for quick budget price development.
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines legal standards and approval protocols in all proposal activities
What you bring
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Chemical engineering from a reputed University.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in handling comminution equipments in Minerals industries mainly Crusher Milling and Pyro products
- Ability to interpret the test report & equipment technical documents
- Should have basic knowledge of proposal process flow for both domestic & global environment including equipment sizing bill of materials proposal documentation etc.
- Knowledge of cost estimation methodologies.
- Knowledge of Heavy Parts Manufacturing
- Good communication skills to co-ordinate with internal and global teams
- Ability to work as a part of a team and well as to work independently
- Drives proposal creation through a practical approach.
- Ability to complete tasks on time without compromising on processes
- Ability to read the engineering drawings including Bill of materials/ parts lists
What we offer
Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance Personal Accident / Disability Group Term Life Insurance Annual health check-up and voluntary insurance options.
Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)
Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
Development and training within a respected global OEM company.
Financial support for continuing education
Employee Assistance Program
As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries.