Proposal Engineer - Special-Purpose Machinery
Core
Develop innovative machine concepts and lead complex engineering projects for special-purpose machinery in the automotive industry, supporting new business opportunities from concept definition through customer acceptance.
Role type
Senior IC proposal engineer (special-purpose machinery)
Builds
Special-purpose machinery and assembly/testing solutions for the automotive industry
Domain
Automotive industry + industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
concept development, machine architecture, system-level engineering, technical writing, project management, cost estimation, risk assessment, compliance matrix creation, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
automotive industry standards knowledge, commercial awareness, sales-related technical support
Technologies
industrial automation systems, special machinery components
Responsibilities
Analyze RFPs/RFQs and customer specifications to grasp technical and commercial requirements; Define solution scope and technology with sales and technical teams; Collaborate on cost estimation and pricing support; Translate complex technical information into clear proposal documentation; Identify technical, commercial, and schedule risks and articulate mitigation strategies; Ensure proposals address all customer requirements and comply with terms; Coordinate information gathering from engineering, operations, legal, and finance; Prepare presentation materials and support customer presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC