Proposal Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented culture

Professional development opportunities

Career growth and learning

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Pune, India seeks an experienced Proposal Engineer to manage RFQs and new project requests. You will evaluate customer requirements, translate them into feasible system designs, and prepare technically sound, commercially viable quotations.

The role involves leading proposal work, coordinating with Sales, and managing multiple proposals while balancing cost pressures in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating RFQ requirements and translating customer needs into feasible solutions.
• Ability to prepare technically correct and commercially valid quotations.
• Familiarity with compressor systems (screw, centrifugal) and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact for RFQ/new project requests and evaluate requirements independently.
• Prepare costing sheets and lead the proposal from start to finish.
• Coordinate with Sales/Customer Centre to select equipment and propose complex system designs.
• Manage multiple proposals, balance cost pressures, and ensure timely responses.
• Prepare RFQs for bought-out items and evaluate vendor offers.

Skills

Proposal management

Technical sales support

Rotating machinery

AutoCAD

Electrical drawings

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• You are the first point of contact for customer centres and customers for RFQ/ new project requests.
• Be able to evaluate customer/end user RFQ requirements and specifications independently and translate the customer needs to our product portfolio.
• You estimate together with the team the feasibility of a project in all its facts and internally agree whether a project should be handled within which required department.
• To provide technically correct & commercially valid quotations by utilizing the company processes.
• Understand Compressed Air system applications and be able to provide Pre-Calculation, Selection, and sizing of equipment’s correctly.
• To work along with Sales /Customer Centre team for selection of AC make equipment’s and propose complex system design for Compressed Air system applications
• Prepare costing sheet for entire package.
• Lead, organize and coordinate the assigned proposal work during proposal phases.
• Manage multiple proposal request from different customers and sales.
• Be capable to balance and manage cost pressure from customer request and internal execution for tough competition cases and complex projects.
• To prepare bought out item RFQs and evaluate sub-vendor offers and recommend the appropriate vendors.
• Maintain detailed overview of current quotations and closely monitor status, maintain project proposal files and applicable records in common server & Project Management System software.
• When ordering, you ensure a smooth transfer to the Projects/Contracts team.

To succeed, you will need

Experience requirements

• 3 to 5years’ experience in Proposal -project management/engineeringpreferably in Rotating Machinery Background

Educational requirements

• University degree in Engineering/Technology (Mechanical / Electrical)

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge and experience on Screw & centrifugal compressors , dryers , Gas Generators
• Knowledge of Reciprocating compressor
• Sound Knowledge of Electrical Equipment drawings (VFD, Control Panel, Distribution Board, Cabling etc) & Instrumentation & Control drawings/documents
• Good Command (Verbal & Written) of English is must.
• Able to read & understand P&ID, GA, Layouts, Installation, System architect etc
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS office.
• Sound Technical & commercial knowledge of Engineered rotatory equipment
• Able to work under pressure & plan & organize effectively with the right sense of urgency
• Able to work on multiple projects by giving due importance to each project
• Working knowledge of ASME/API/TEMA/IEC/IS/DIN/ ATEX/CCOE and other international Codes
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Knowledge of pressure vessels and heat exchanger is an added advantage

Personality requirements

• Pro-active, positive team player with good interpersonal skills, strong in communication and people oriented who thrives on working in a dynamic, complex, and multicultural business environment.
• Technical, commercial, and organizational insight.
• Be able to adapt in a new environment
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Self-motivated, independent, flexible, well organized, and methodical.
• Accurate and diligent with an awareness to speed up execution within a pressurized environment.
• Customer oriented: to be able to establish relations and networks with people inside and outside the organization.
• Result driven: have a drive for results which means that you put in the ambition and the effort to achieve results and accept accountability.
• Analytical and problem-solving thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region and internationally.
• Have a customer centric mindset.
• Creativity: Ability to come up with solutions to exceptional problems outside the box.
• This position is a key interface between customer and company, we are looking for a person with strong personality who can be an active driver.

In return, we offer you

• An excellent Team culture offers you lots of learning from peers, colleagues, and management.
• Ample opportunities for professional development
• New challenges and opportunities to learn
• Drive your Career, Explore Opportunities, Realize your Passion
• Have multiple interactions with different stakeholders internally and externally

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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