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 Why Signode? We are an employee centric organization and believe in empowering our employees. Through our policies, procedures and employee engagement interventions, we focus on building a motivated, engaged and talented workforce that will strive towards Signode’s growth. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and believe that embracing Diversity and Inclusion will help pave the way for a sustainable future by attracting and retaining the most talented people. As you join Signode, you will discover how it feels working with passionate teams who excel at their work, a team that encourages and rewards individuals for their ability to think out