Proposal Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. RFQ Management & Coordination

• Receive transformer requirements from the Sales team and ensure all RFQs are anonymized before internal circulation.

• Coordinate with the Design team to prepare design proposals and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Track all RFQs systematically, maintaining visibility on response timelines and pending actions across teams.

2. Costing & Quotation Preparation

• Review BOMs from the Design team and derive accurate cost estimates using updated component and material price databases.

• Maintain and regularly update price sheets for key transformer materials and accessories (e.g., core materials, windings, bushings, tap changers, insulating materials).

• Evaluate different grades, makes, and cost structures of transformer components to ensure pricing competitiveness.

• Prepare detailed cost sheets and quotation summaries in the companys standard format, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

3. Technical & Commercial Documentation

• Compile technical data from the Design teams Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for inclusion in final proposal packages.

• Define payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions in coordination with the Procurement Head before submission.

• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and documentation protocols for all outgoing quotations.

4. Reporting & Review

• Prepare weekly reports summarizing:

  • RFQs received and submitted

  • Quotation preparation lead times

  • Key deviations, design dependencies, and accuracy metrics

• Provide insights to management to improve quotation efficiency and costing accuracy.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 3-7 years of experience in the transformer industry (power, distribution, or pad-mounted transformers).

• Prior experience in costing, proposal preparation, or techno-commercial roles preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of transformer design principles, BOM structures, and costing methodologies.

• Familiarity with leading component manufacturers (e.g., ABB, MR, Cargill, Voltamp, CTR, etc.).

• Proficiency in MS Excel and data-driven costing analysis.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

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