Proposal Engineer

Organization Name

SIGNODE INDIA LIMITED

Position Title Proposal Engineer Reports to Sr. Manager Proposal Engineering Grade E2 / E3 Department APT - Automation Job Location/Country Rudraram (Hyderabad) Team Size 6 Travel Occasionally based on project requirements Revision Date

Position Summary: · Proposal Engineer (Applications & Solutions development).

Qualification: B. E / B. Tech (or) Diploma in Mechanical / Mechatronics

Experience: 4 to 5 years’ experience in similar role / industry

Key Responsibilities. · Review customer RFQs, specifications, layouts, and tender documents to understand project requirements. · Conduct customer discussions and site surveys to gather technical inputs and validate application requirements. · Analyse material flow, throughput, and operational requirements to develop optimized automation solutions. · Develop system concepts and proposal layouts for End-of-Line Packaging Automation applications using AutoCAD. · Select and size conveyors, shuttles, sortation systems, palletizers, robotic systems, stretch wrappers, and strapping equipment. · Ensure proposed solutions meet customer requirements, operational objectives, safety standards, and technical specifications. · Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and technology partners to develop cost-effective technical solutions. · Prepare detailed cost estimates, pricing calculations, and techno-commercial proposals. · Develop proposal documentation including scope, assumptions, exclusions, compliance statements, and technical specifications. · Present proposed solutions and provide technical clarifications during customer meetings and bid reviews. · Support sales teams during technical evaluations, negotiations, and proposal submissions. · Act as the technical interface between customers, sales, engineering and project execution teams. · Ensure effective handover of awarded projects by transferring all technical and commercial project information. · Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings in packaging automation and material handling systems. Key Skills. · Strong understanding of End-of-Line Packaging Automation and Material Handling Systems. · Experience in application engineering, solution development, and techno-commercial proposal preparation. · Hands-on experience with conveyors, palletizers, robotic applications, sortation systems, Packing systems and related end of Line automation equipment. · Proficient in AutoCAD for concept and proposal layout development. · Lead and ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams and Stakeholders. · Cost estimations & Techno-commercial proposal preparation · Strong communication and presentation skills · Strong Analytical and problem-solving mindset. · Ability to work under aggressive proposal timelines · Team-oriented approach with cross-functional collaboration capabilities Added Advantage · Knowledge and Experience in Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo and any other 3D Design Tools. · Exposure to robotic automation systems · Knowledge of warehouse and intralogistics automation solutions