Engineer II Wet Seal Projects

The candidate will be responsible for delivering competitive Project specific techno-commercial bids and clean handover for execution in collaboration with stakeholders that primarily include front end Sales teams Central Expertise Engineering teams Project Delivery Office etc.

Business environment: A dedicated team handling complex and large projects across the globe (EMEAA) by offering centralized and comprehensive Bid to Detail Engineering support.

Domain: Mechanical Seal and Support Systems for Pumps for Oil & Gas Gas Compression Power Generation and other process industries application.

Key activities:

 RFQ Handling (Pre-order Phase):

• Ensure selection of seals and piping plans sizing of sealant systems and on-time delivery of competitive techno-commercial project proposals against Request for Quotations for Mechanical Sealing Solutions (Seals and Seal Support systems)
• Review prepare and record extract of customer / project specifications
• Application engineering (Product selection and Sizing)
• Maintain activity and utilization Log / Tracker
• Driving standardization and cost database
• Validating and maintaining records of Application inputs

Techno-Commercial offer Preparation (Pre-order Phase):

• Review Interpret and Establish project specific requirements in collaboration with Global Stakeholders from tender documents including but not limited to: Instructions to Bidders Equipment Datasheets Material Requisition key delivery dates applicable INCOTERMS and other contractual terms & conditions
• Manage Techno-Commercial offers clarifications Exceptions and Deviations
• Co-ordinate with Central Expertise teams to obtain sign off for non-standard or special applications as necessary
• Manage techno-commercial scope for Seal Support systems (Auxiliary Systems) internally through Fluid Control teams
• Attend calls to clarify techno-commercial queries from OEMs and EPCs
• Provide investment case analysis and margin summary to Global Project Sales Managers from time to time
• Create / enhance the workflow processes and procedures where required
• Support and work on departmental strategic initiatives and objectives

Post-Order phase

• Review purchase order vs quote and prepare order handover
• Handover techno-commercially aligned project scope & final supporting documents to post order (Engineering Project execution etc.)
• Participate in Project handover meetings to facilitate clear and clean order handover to execution Teams
• Providing Support on Techno commercial clarifications to execution teams

Key Accountabilities:

• To meet and exceed the business expectations in terms of quality cost and delivery.
• To deliver accurate and timely techno-commercial offer & support to internal stakeholders.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures. 
• To actively contribute to Continuous improvements
• To Support VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering) NPD (New Product Development) & R&D initiatives

Key Metrices:

• Quality
• On time Performance and Lead time
• Competitive cost and drive winning strategy
• Optimized clarification/deviation list

Qualifications :

Skills and Experience:

• Graduate in Mechanical / Instrumentation engineering or equivalent from reputed university with typical relevant industrial experience of around 4 years for Engineer Wet Seal Projects  (Engineer - II)

Experience

• Thorough knowledge in interpretation of customer and project specification (OEM EPC and End user)
• Good application knowledge of selection sizing and Engineering of mechanical seal and Seal support systems or similar products
• Hands on experience in maintaining rotating equipment or their auxiliary system will be added advantage
• Working knowledge in review and interpretation of project specification from OEMEPC and End user will be added advantage
• Working Knowledge of API 682 & API 610 is preferred
• Must be a quick learner with good technical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with excellent Collaboration & Influencing skills
• Ability to manage Time under conflicting priorities
• Customer service and results oriented
• Good functional experience and skills with MS Office tools like Excel Outlook PowerPoint.
• Functional experience in basic CAD tool (like Solid Edge) is expected
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S
• Good techno-commercial and contractual aptitude and orientation
• Good analytical skills and Quick learner
• Highly target driven
• Customer service and business oriented
• Solution oriented with Customer/Vendor
• Ability to manage multiple sometimes conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate any potential issues and drive with contingency and mitigation plans
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Information :

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