Proposal Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare techno-commercial proposals for filter presses and associated systems, including hydraulic systems, pumps, filter plates, filter cloths, and accessories.
• Perform equipment sizing, configuration, and selection based on process data, slurry characteristics, and customer requirements.
• Develop technical documentation such as equipment datasheets, P&IDs, general arrangement (GA) drawings (in coordination with the design team), scope of supply, and compliance statements.
• Prepare cost estimates, bills of materials (BOMs), and commercial pricing for proposals.
• Review and analyse RFQs, tender documents, and process parameters, including solids concentration, particle size, filtration cycle time, and cake dryness requirements.
• Recommend the most suitable filter press configuration, including manual, semi-automatic, automatic, recessed plate, and membrane filter presses.
• Define key design parameters such as plate size, plate quantity, filtration area, operating cycle time, and expected performance.
• Select appropriate pumps, piping systems, hydraulic power packs, and automation packages to meet project requirements.

Coordination & Technical Support:

• Collaborate with the designing team to develop customized technical solutions.
• Provide technical support to the sales team during customer meetings, technical discussions, and commercial negotiations.
• Deliver pre-sales technical presentations and product demonstrations when required.
• Ensure proposals comply with customer specifications, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Maintain proposal documentation, costing records, and quotation databases for future reference.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of filter press technology, hydraulic systems, slurry handling, and solid-liquid separation processes.
• Experience in equipment sizing, process calculations, and system selection.
• Proficiency in interpreting GA drawings, P&IDs, and fabrication drawings.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in multiple languages will be an added advantage.

Qualifications:

• Diploma, B.E., or B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in proposal engineering, application engineering, or process equipment sales support.

Compensation:

• Salary range Rs.25000/- to Rs.35000/-
• Salary is not a constraint for the right candidate and will be commensurate with experience and expertise.

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu