Junior Bid Engineer

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Suisio; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering company in Suisio, Italy is seeking a BID Engineer to identify customer needs and design air cooler solutions. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, responding to inquiries, and supporting the sales team. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and at least 2 years of experience in quotation preparation. Join us to help create innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quotation preparation or project management.
• 1 year experience with heat exchangers or pressure vessels is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of API, ASME, PED codes is a plus.

Mansioni

• Understand customer drivers to make the right proposals.
• Provide written proposals that accurately describe the coolers.
• Assist sales by responding to technical inquiries.

Conoscenze

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Collaborative, solution-oriented approach

Formazione

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Engineering calculation software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the job

In this role, the BID Engineer will be serving customers to identify needs and designing solutions to meet air cooler requirements. Providing direct support to customers, including complex quotations and supporting remaining sales team in new sales opportunities.

This position will be located in Suisio, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Receives inquiries from potential and current customers, reviewing relevant inquiry documents and specifications. Understand customer drivers to make the right proposals. Attend meetings with customers and consultants, when required.
• Uses Alfa Laval proprietary software and industry standard software to size and price air coolers to meet the specific needs of potential customers.
• Provides written proposals that accurately describe the coolers and comments resulting from spec review. Ensure competitive, accurate and timely formulation of quotation documents, in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Assist sales by responding to technical inquiries in a timely manner.
• Use the CRM tool and other tools in a consistent and qualitative way, to support the sales process and decisions.
• Assists Manager with other tasks as needed.
• Identify areas for improvement to increase sales efficiency and competitiveness. Actively consulting Customer, Sales and Operations colleagues, also via lesson learned.
• Support and interact with sales companies globally.
• Drive development of tools, templates for bids.
• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Conducts themselves in a considerate, professional, cooperative, and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.

What you know

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of quotation preparation, project management or application engineer
• 1 yrs. experience working with heat exchangers or pressure vessels is a plus
• Detailed-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to speak with coworkers and customers on a regular basis.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and operations.
• Basic knowledge of API, ASME, PED, and other pressure vessel codes a plus.
• Experience with engineering calculation software.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented approach with strong oral and written communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.