Proposal Engineer(Assembly)

Job Title: Proposal Engineer

Department: Marketing

Location: Chakan, Chinchwad

Job Purpose:

To prepare competitive and technically accurate proposals and quotations for automation solutions based on customer requirements, working closely with the design, costing, and sales teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Review customer RFQs (Request for Quotations) and understand project scope, technical specifications, and commercial requirements.

Interact with the design and engineering team to gather technical inputs.

Prepare cost estimates, solution layouts, and techno-commercial proposals.

Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to obtain pricing and lead time for bought-out items.

Ensure proposals meet customer expectations, internal margin targets, and delivery timelines.

Support the sales team during customer meetings and technical discussions.

Maintain proposal documentation and records for future reference and audits.

Assist in developing proposal templates, standard documentation, and pricing tools.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Sound knowledge of industrial automation, SPMs, robotics, and control systems.

Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical drawings.

Excellent skills in AutoCAD, SolidWorks (basic), and MS Office.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple proposals under tight deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

3–5 years of experience in proposals/estimations in the automation or capital equipment industry.

Familiarity with costing methods and proposal lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with automotive industry.

Familiarity with ERP systems for quote management.

Basic knowledge of project management tools.