Proposal Manager

453 Fuller Technologies Cement India LLP; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

453 Fuller Technologies Cement India LLP in Chennai invites a qualified Proposal Manager to lead the preparation of proposals for Pyro & Grinding products for global customers. You will drive fast, competitive technical proposals that support profitable growth and align with ISO procedures.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, at least five years in proposal preparation or contract project engineering within the cement sector, and proficiency with ATLAS, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of proposal or contract project experience in the cement industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ATLAS, MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and 3D tools.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proposal efforts for Pyro & Grinding solutions.
• Prepare technical proposals for cement plants and upgrades.
• Understand tender requirements and design final system solutions.
• Ensure timely completion with required quality.
• Supervise drafting for proposals.
• Create options in layout/GA/flow diagrams for cost-effective solutions.
• Support technical specification preparation for auxiliary equipment.
• Attend customer meetings for clarifications; travel/site visits.

Skills

Fluent English

Proposal management

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ATLAS

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D tools

Job description

About the Role

As a Proposal Manager, you will lead the preparation of proposals for Pyro & Grinding products and packages for global customers. Your focus will be on delivering fast, competitive technical proposals that drive profitable growth.

About the Department

You will be part of the Proposal and Process Design department in the Pyro & Grinding Business Line, which provides sustainable technologies for new and existing cement installations. The goal is to help customers achieve their business objectives, extend asset life, transition to alternative fuels, and improve performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in proposal efforts of Pyro & Grinding solutions with optimal technical outcomes.
• Prepare technical proposals for new cement plants and upgrades, including planning of proposal activities, developing optimal concepts for customer requirements, generating technical documents, and other supporting proposal documentation.
• Understand tender requirements and process diagrams and collect inputs from various departments to design the final system solution.
• Ensure timely completion of the assigned job with the required quality.
• Supervise drafting work related to specific proposals and requirements.
• Create various options and optimizations in the layout/GA/flow diagrams to produce cost‑effective and feasible solutions in the proposals.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications for auxiliary equipment and evaluate vendor offers.
• Prepare various documents such as machinery lists in ATLAS, tender deviations, weight schedules, engineering schedules, and exclusion lists.
• Maintain proper backup documents, complete and file documentation for proposals as per ISO requirements and internal work procedures.
• Attend customer meetings for technical clarifications, including travel as needed and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal preparation or contract project engineering in the cement industry.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of ATLAS, MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other 3D tools.
• A positive mindset that motivates colleagues worldwide.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English.
• Good knowledge of FLSmidth products and a fair knowledge of the cement process.
• Knowledge of cement plant design and layout engineering.
• Conceptual thinking, visualization, and problem‑solving ability.
• Quality focus and time management.
• Basic knowledge of other disciplines such as electrical, civil, etc.

What We Offer

• A purpose‑driven role with a global sustainability leader in the industry.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fuller Technologies embraces diversity and equality by promoting an inclusive environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team becomes. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.