Proposal Engineer

The Role

The Proposal Engineer will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate, competitive, and technically sound proposals in response to customer inquiries, tenders, and RFQs. This role requires close coordination with design, sales, procurement, and costing teams to ensure proposals meet both client specifications and company profitability standards. The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple proposal projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities.

• Analyze technical specifications, tender documents, and client requirements to prepare proposal documentation.
• Prepare cost estimates, BOMs, and technical/commercial offers in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with design and application engineering teams for product configuration and sizing.
• Ensure proposal submissions are compliant with technical standards and meet customer expectations.
• Interact with sales and commercial teams to support negotiations and client communications.
• Maintain a database of standard proposal documents, costing sheets, and past offers.
• Participate in proposal reviews, pricing strategy discussions, and margin analysis.
• Track proposal status and follow up with relevant stakeholders for updates or clarifications.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals as per client deadlines.
• Support post-order handover to project and execution teams with detailed documentation.

Requirements

• Education:Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience:Minimum 3–5 years of experience in preparing technical proposals or pre-sales support.
• Experience in industrial equipment, capital machinery, or EPC project proposals preferred.
• Familiarity with costing, technical documentation, and customer interaction is essential.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and costing skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and work under deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation.