Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Technical
Proposals Engineer on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* We are looking for a technically driven and commercially aware Technical Proposal
* Engineer to join our Product Solutions team.
* In this role, you will support our Bid Leaders in developing competitive technical and
commercial proposals for our customers.
* You will translate customer specifications into practical engineering solutions, perform technical evaluations and calculations, and help ensure that every proposed solution is compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.
* You will work closely with Bid Leaders, Costing, Engineering, Purchasing, Project Management, and key suppliers across multiple customer accounts.
* This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your engineering knowledge with the commercial side of our business and develop your career towards either a technical specialist or future bid leadership role.
* As a Technical Proposal Engineer, you play an important role in turning customer
requirements into technically sound and competitive solutions.
* You review specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation, perform
calculations and evaluations, and work with Bid Leaders and Engineering to determine
the most suitable solution during the proposal stage.
* You bring together technical input from different disciplines, suppliers, and internal
stakeholders and support the preparation of technical proposals, compliance
documentation, clarifications, and cost estimates.
* You will also engage with customers and suppliers on technical matters, helping to identify deviations, resolve questions, and ensure that proposed equipment meets the intended application and operating requirements.
* Once an order is awarded, you help ensure a smooth handover to the project team by
transferring the relevant technical requirements, calculations, and bid clarifications.
* Throughout your work, you look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the way we develop technical solutions.
About You
* HNC/HND/FdEng in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline; a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
* Experience in engineering, applications engineering, manufacturing, proposal support, or a related technical role.
* Experience working within a technical, manufacturing, or project-driven environment would be advantageous.
* Good understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing practices, and fabrication methods.
* Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
* Commercial awareness and an interest in developing technical-commercial proposals.
* Strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of Autodesk tools is desirable.
* Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
* Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
* A proactive mindset and willingness to further develop both your technical and commercial capabilities.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Regional employer of choice