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Senior Proposal Engineer

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flsmidth logoFlsmidth · Chennai, India
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of technical-commercial proposals for complex spare parts and modernization projects (U&R), based on customer RFQs, specifications, and site conditions, with input from site account managers and product specialists
  • Review customer requirements and understand scope elements
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing, Planning, and Sales to collect inputs for scope, cost, and lead times
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GA layouts and technical documents.
  • Ensure proposals are submitted on time, aligned with internal approval processes and margin targets
  • Standardize proposal templates, pricing formats, and scope documentation for consistency across regions
  • Support Sales and Regional teams during customer interactions, including technical clarifications and deviation handling
  • Ensure all proposal documents are properly stored, version-controlled, and handed over to execution teams post-award
  • Track and report proposal KPIs including turnaround time, success rate, and accuracy, as sold vs delivered.
  • Participate in improvement initiatives to streamline the proposal process, reduce cycle time, and increase hit rate, including maintaining product specific database for quick budget price development.
  • Ensure compliance with company guidelines, legal standards, and approval protocols in all proposal activities
  • What you bring
  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Chemical engineering from a reputed University.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in handling comminution equipments in Minerals industries mainly Crusher, Milling and Pyro products
  • Ability to interpret the test report & equipment technical documents
  • Should have basic knowledge of proposal process flow for both domestic & global environment including equipment sizing, bill of materials, proposal documentation, etc.
  • Knowledge of cost estimation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Heavy Parts Manufacturing
  • Good communication skills to co-ordinate with internal and global teams
  • Ability to work as a part of a team and well as to work independently
  • Drives proposal creation through a practical approach.
  • Ability to complete tasks on time without compromising on processes
  • Ability to read the engineering drawings including Bill of materials/ parts lists

Benefits

Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.Development and training within a respected global OEM company.Financial support for continuing educationEmployee Assistance ProgramAs an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.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.FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careersWe offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.Health insurancePaid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options

Additional Information

Create a better future! Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It's a big responsibility, and we have committed to doing it. But we need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Engineer for comminution products on a full-time basis. Role summary: As a proposal engineer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal development process for complex spare parts and modernization (Upgrades & Retrofits) projects. This role ensures that proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound, and submitted on time. The Proposal Engineer acts as a key interface between sales, engineering, sourcing, and execution teams, supporting global and regional needs with a focus on standardization, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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