Senior Proposal Engineer

Job Purpose

Support the preparation of proposals for IPG turbine projects, ensuring technical and commercial accuracy, risk awareness, and timely submission. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, cost estimation, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage proposals for small- to mid-sized IPG turbine projects, and support Proposal Managers on large, complex projects.
• Interpret customer RFQs, technical specifications, and commercial terms to define scope and identify deviations or special conditions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, and Design teams to gather and review proposal inputs.
• Review cost estimates, timelines, and scope assumptions for alignment with internal standards, risk tolerance, and pricing strategy.
• Prepare clear, complete technical and commercial proposal documents that meet customer expectations.
• Help finalize proposal pricing and ensure supporting documents—including costing sheets, compliance matrices, layouts, and datasheets—are consistent and accurate.
• Conduct first-level technical and commercial risk assessments, recommend mitigations, and escalate critical issues.
• Work with Sales and Marketing during the offer stage to answer customer queries and participate in discussions.
• Resolve missing inputs, conflicts, and design discrepancies to ensure proposal quality and completeness.
• Submit assigned proposals on time with accurate documentation.
• Guide and review junior engineers and Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs).

Education and Experience

A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least five years of work experience in a heavy manufacturing industry are required.