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
Creation of project plans and related documents followed by liaison with customers about proposals, job progress, and issues
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
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 A ND 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
Computer literate (SAP, MS Office)
Awareness of differing international cultures (desirable)
Flexibility to travel occasionally to customer and other sites
PRIMETALS VALUES
Primetals Technologies 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
Please be aware that we will not accept applications through recruitment agencies. Please apply directly.
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