Technical Proposals Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd. invites applications for a Technical Proposals Engineer to join the Product Solutions team in Cramlington.

The successful candidate will translate customer specifications into engineering solutions and support bid leaders with technical reviews, cost estimates, and proposal preparation. Responsibilities include performing calculations, designing to meet technical and contractual requirements, coordinating inputs from engineering, costing, purchasing and

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience in engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing or related technical role.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office; Autodesk tools desirable.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness in technical proposals.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Technical calculation and design: initiate, perform and follow up on project calculations; interpret customer specs and develop designs; optimise calculation tools; ensure compliance with requirements.
• Sales and proposal support: provide timely technical reviews and specifications; manage PQCL; consolidate inputs from multiple departments; participate in proposal and clarification meetings; obtain supplier quotations; prepare technical documents and cost estimates.
• Customer & supplier relations: support technical input during bid development; participate in customer/supplier/fabricator meetings; drive improvement initiatives; liaise on technical matters.
• Quality & continuous improvement: develop cost-effective solutions; participate in internal improvements; ensure alignment with industry standards and company procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Autodesk tools

Education

HNC/HND/FdEng in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk tools

Job description

We at JKR are supporting our client recruit for a technically driven and commercially aware Technical Proposals Engineer to join their Product Solutions team in Cramlington.

The Technical Proposals Engineer will support the Bid Leaders in developing competitive technical and commercial proposals for customers. You will translate customer specifications into practical engineering solutions, perform technical evaluations and calculations, and help ensure that every proposed solution is compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

Technical Calculation and Design

• Initiate, perform, and/or follow up on project and non-project specific calculations
• Interpret customer specifications and develop suitable designs with the Engineering Manager & Bid Leaders during the offer stage
• Work with and optimise available calculation applications in collaboration with colleagues
• Review customer specifications and ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements
• Ensure proposed equipment designs are fit for purpose for the intended application and operating environment

Sales and Proposal Support

• Support the Bid Leaders with timely technical reviews, clarifications and specifications
• Maintain and distribute the PQCL (technical project checklist) for high-potential projects
• Coordinate and consolidate proposal inputs from Engineering, Costing, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Suppliers
• Participate in proposal review meetings and technical clarification meetings, visiting customers occasionally as needed
• Obtain supplier quotations, assess compliance and identify technical deviations
• Prepare technical proposal documents, compliance matrices and clarification responses
• Support development of project cost estimates

Customer & Supplier Relations

• Support customer interactions by providing technical input during bid development
• Participate in customer, supplier and fabricator meetings to discuss technical requirements and solutions
• Participate in improvement initiatives with customers and within the department
• Liaise directly with customers and suppliers on technical matters

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Exhibit creativity in developing cost-effective technical solutions
• Participate in internal improvement initiatives
• Support adherence to industry standards, legal requirements, and company procedures

Technical Proposals Engineer Ideal Candidate

• HNC/HND/FdEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering desirable
• Experience in engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, proposal support or a related technical role
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing practices, and fabrication methods
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Basic knowledge of Autodesk tools desirable
• Excellent command of English
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of technical proposals
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders

Technical Proposals Engineer Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
• Friday 08:00 – 12:45