Proposal Engineer

<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Trillium Flow Technologies, founded on a legacy of premier products and services, provides mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services for core societal infrastructure that includes water and wastewater, power generation including nuclear power, food and beverage, oil and gas equipment and general industry. Trillium is very customer centric to meet specific needs, provides innovative engineering design with a global footprint that is focused on meeting our customers’ original equipment and aftermarket needs.

Trillium Pumps Italy is looking for a Proposal Engineer.

Purpose of Role:

Proposal Engineer reports to the Engineering & Quality Manager and is part of Aftermarket Service Center Italy (Massafra). Proposal Engineer carries out most of its activities during the offer phase, working in close collaboration with the Technical Engineer and RSM, acting as the main customer reference.

Key Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

• Customer Technical Specification and MR Analysis (received from Sales Team)
• Management of Customer queries (deviations and clarifications)
• Collaboration with Technical Engineers for the Buy Out Items
• Participation in technical alignment meeting / call, with possible presence at customer site.
• Complete definition of the cost associated with all offered items
• Definition of pricing, based on the indications of Project/Proposal Manager and Sales Team
• Preparation of the "offer package", including all relevant attachments.
• Checking coherence of the supply scope of the PO received from the Customer vs the latest submitted quote.
• Support the PE and PM during internal and Customer Kick Off Meeting (KOM)
• Salesforce and DOA management

The above activities can be referred both to Budget and Firm Quotations

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Junior experience in engineering or development. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Knowledge of English language.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SAP knowledge is a plus.

Computer Skills:

Database, Development, Order Processing, Project Management, Spreadsheet, Word Processing.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals

• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Trillium Flow Technologies is committed to an inclusive workplace, including hiring and retaining diverse talent. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Trillium Flow is a background screening, drug-free workplace.