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Proposal Engineer We are looking for a Proposal Engineer to join our Cold Rolling Downstream Team , supporting the preparation and coordination of technical offers in line with client requirements, internal standard and cost estimates. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate the technical development of proposals, ensuring alignment between client specifications, internal standards, and supplier input. • Define and validate preliminary plant layouts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and technical constraints. • Support risk analysis activities, contributing to the identification of technical and execution risks. • Interface with Engineering to consolidate technical documentation, material lists, and scope definition. • Ensure consistency between technical scope and cost estimates, identifying gaps or optimization opportunities. • Prepare and integrate technical documentation for the final offer submission. • Monitor progress of proposal development, ensuring timely execution and corrective actions when required. • Contribute to the evaluation of suppliers’ quotations and technical alignment. • Collaborate with Proposal, Technical and Commercial Managers in the final validation and submission of the offer. • Provide feedback to R&D on product improvements and innovation opportunities. • Contribute to market and technology monitoring within the cold rolling sector. What we ask for • Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Automation Engineering. • Good knowledge of contract types and their main features, including international contracts. • Knowledge of CRM and SAP is mandatory. • Knowledge of CAD Software, basic automation and data analysis tools is considered a plus. • Fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken) and additional language is an added value. • Strong teamwork, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders. What we offer • The opportunity to contribute to Cold Rolling Proposal activities with a direct impact on business performance. • A dynamic and international environment where ideas are valued and innovation is encouraged. • Continuous learning opportunities through training, exposure to new technologies and cross-functional collaboration. • Hybrid working model according to company policy and role requirements. • Performance Management thorugh an annual appraisal and development process. • Company canteen available on site. • Supplementary healthcare coverage. • Well-being initiatives to support employees. For the position, the starting gross annual salary will be from € 42.000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s seniority, experience, and skills, as well as the outcome of the selection process. Workplace: Castellanza (VA)
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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