Sr. Engineer / Lead - Technical Proposal (Sales)

Position: Sales Proposal Lead / Sr Engineer Automation / SPM

• Prepare techno-commercial proposals for SPM, Assembly Lines & EOL systems
• Cycle time study, Line balancing, Equipment selection, Process flow, Risk analysis, Project feasibility study from RFQ & customer feedback.
• Understand customer requirements, RFQs, and technical specifications
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical & PLC design teams for solution inputs
• Develop project concepts, layouts, and cost estimations
• Support sales team in technical discussions with clients
• Create accurate costing, BOM, and project estimates
• Ensure proposals meet technical feasibility and customer expectations
• Analyze project scope, risks, and timelines for bidding
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and technical documentation
• Work closely with procurement for vendor costing and inputs
• Ensure alignment with project execution and engineering teams
• Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
• Participate in client meetings and solution finalization
• Handle multiple RFQs and proposal deadlines efficiently
• Maintain proposal database and technical records
• Ensure accuracy in pricing, margins, and profitability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Design, Finance)
• Strong knowledge of SPM, automation systems, and manufacturing processes
• Good understanding of mechanical design concepts & project costing
• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 38 years experience in Automation/SPM proposal engineering