Proposal Engineer Special-Purpose Machinery

As a global supplier in the area of special purpose machinery Bosch Manufacturing Solutions offers individual & intelligent assembly and testing solutions incl. advanced manufacturing processes and technologies digital & intelligent solutions and services along the entire product life cycle. Due to our competence in the field of international project management and the expertise of nine locations worldwide we can think globally and act this way we combine the advantages of global standardization with regional market-specific conditions. To face the requirements of our customers with future oriented solutions we continuously develop our manufacturing processes & technologies.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Proposal Engineer to support the development of special-purpose machinery for the automotive industry.

This role requires a strong technical background combined with the ability to develop innovative machine concepts lead complex engineering projects and effectively interface with customers to support new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is a flexible and hands-on engineer with experience in industrial automation and special machinery capable of owning projects from concept definition through implementation and customer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding Requirements: Analyzing RFPs (Requests for Proposal) RFQs (Requests for Quote) and customer specifications to fully grasp the technical commercial and contractual requirements.
• Solution Definition (at a high level): Working with sales technical teams and sometimes application engineers to define the scope of the solution technology and services to be offered.
• Cost Estimation & Pricing Support: Collaborating with cost estimators and sales to ensure the proposed solution is priced competitively and profitably.
• Technical Writing & Documentation: Translating complex technical information into clear concise and persuasive language for the proposal document. This includes writing executive summaries technical descriptions scope of work project plans and deliverables.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential technical commercial and schedule risks associated with the proposed solution and articulating mitigation strategies.
• Compliance Matrix: Ensuring the proposal explicitly addresses all customer requirements and complies with terms and conditions.
• Coordination: Acting as a central point of contact for gathering information from various departments (engineering operations legal finance) to complete the proposal.
• Presentation Support: Preparing materials and sometimes participating in proposal presentations to customers.

Key Skills: Strong technical writing project management (of the proposal process) attention to detail understanding of commercial terms ability to synthesize information from various sources technical breadth.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Engineering (Controls Automation Electrical Mechanical or related discipline).
• 7 years of experience in project engineering roles within special machinery industrial automation or manufacturing systemspreferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong experience in concept development machine architecture and system-level engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and customer-facing presentations.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of automotive industry standards and customer expectations.
• Commercial awareness and ability to support quotation and sales-related technical activities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in the automotive energy and consumer goods industries.
• Collaborative and multicultural environment with international exposure.
• Attractive benefits and professional growth opportunities.
• Candidates outside the US are welcome: possibility to participate in an international assignment ranging from 3 to 5 years.

Additional Information :

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veterans 

*Bosch adheres to Federal State and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. 

In addition to your base salary Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health dental and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus commission or additional benefits.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time