Proposals and Production Engineer

Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metallurgical technology provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a Proposals & Production Engineer. The role involves creating and costing proposals, liaising with customers through various stages, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have experience in fabrication environments and strong communication skills. Familiarity with SAP is essential, and flexibility to travel may be required. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in metallurgical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fabrication workshop environment is essential.
• Familiarity with EAF and relevant parts and equipment.
• Proven capability in creating proposals from drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes using Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Monitor workshop jobs and site work.
• Liaise with customers on proposal and project progress.

Skills

Fabrication workshop experience

Knowledge of EAF and related equipment

Proposal creation from technical documents

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (SAP, MS Office)

Flexibility to travel

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

We are Primetals Technologies UK Ltd, a world leader in metallurgical plant solutions, and we are looking to appoint a Proposals & Production Engineer to join our Scunthorpe office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to enquiries from customers, including the creation and costing of proposals. They will also be responsible for liaising with customers from the enquiry stage, during production, and all the way through to successful delivery to the customer.

You will work closely with the Technical Buyer/Estimator and Operations Manager and interact with the workshop team daily to assist with manufacturing and technical support.

You will be involved in obtaining and negotiating prices of materials and services, generation of purchase orders, and follow-up with suppliers on outstanding orders.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparation of quotations/proposals using Microsoft Office applications and SAP including creating and completing estimate costing sheets
• Going through the required approval process for each quotation/proposal
• Internal monitoring and reporting on the progress of workshop jobs and site work, and specific spares orders from the point of sale through to delivery to the customer
• Creation of project plans and related documents followed by liaison with customers about proposals, job progress, and issues
• Entry of new enquiries onto the enquiry register and updating of the CRM system
• Entry of customer orders into the system including electronic job packs
• Manufacturing and technical support for the workshop on day-to-day issues
• Liaise with suppliers regarding parts/services and pricing, as well as outstanding orders
• Generate purchase orders to the required standards and in line with company policies and make sure suppliers receive, understand, and accept these.
• Support product development strategies to maximise standardisation of product and ensure high volume/value engineering manufacture is achieved.
• Report and discuss on a regular basis with the Operations Manager and General Manager and/or Salesperson about the progress, problems, and proposed resolutions with a view to facilitating a successful customer project/order or proposal.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in fabrication workshop environment
• Knowledge of EAF and related equipment and parts
• Commercial knowledge and experience in creating proposals from drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications and RFQ documents
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment juggling and prioritising multiple tasks.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Computer literate (SAP, MS Office).
• Awareness of differing international cultures (desirable)
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to customer and other sites.

PRIMETALS VALUES

Primetals believes everyone should own responsibility to contribute and make a difference in the Company. The Primetals Values Framework established leadership behaviours for all professional roles, forming the basis of creating winning teams, building a successful Company and provide for a great working environment.

The below is a summary of the minimum requirements for the role.

Take Ownership

• Take responsibility and ensure we fully understand our customer needs.
• Continuously reflect and build the strengths we need in the future.
• Understands customers need and acts on them.

Work Together

• Openly cooperate with colleagues and customers being curious and respectful
• Listen and share knowledge and expertise to develop better solutions and enable personal growth.
• Works together with peers and others to find better solutions and ways of working.

Deliver Solutions

• Implement ideas and overcome challenges.
• Deliver on our promises, building trust and confidence.
• Uses knowledge and experience to deliver as a member of the team