Lead - Estimation & Proposals
Core
Lead estimation, proposal preparation, and technical solutioning for high-temperature industrial projects (HPI/CPI, steel, power, cement) using ceramic fibre, refractory, and thermal insulation materials.
Role type
Senior IC application engineer (estimation & proposals)
Builds
Technical proposals, cost estimates (BOM/MTO), and application concepts for EPCs and industrial clients
Domain
Industrial materials (ceramic fibre, refractory, thermal insulation) for high-temperature process industries
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ceramic fibre/refractory/thermal insulation product knowledge, heat transfer and thermal conductivity calculations, BOM/MTO preparation, tender document interpretation, value engineering, technical documentation, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Ceramic/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science, 5+ years in high-temperature applications, familiarity with API/ASTM/EIL specs, experience in HPI/CPI/steel/power/cement industries
Technologies
Engineering software tools for project management and technical documentation
Responsibilities
Prepare accurate cost estimates and BOMs for insulation projects; review RFQs and tender documents to prepare bid submissions; select products and prepare application concepts to meet customer requirements; provide technical support for site surveys and failure analysis; mentor junior engineers and develop standard engineering tools; collaborate with R&D and engineering teams on product optimization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities