Our client in the medical and safety technology industry is looking for an Electrical Proposal Engineer to join their Safety Division in Woodmead.
Ideal start date: 1 July 2021
This position will require travel as and when needed.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and management of all budget proposals required from the Safety Projects department.
The role of the Proposal Engineer is to work closely with the Safety Sales and Marketing teams in order to identify, develop and implement structured projects within the Safety Division. The Proposal Engineer will be expected to design solutions for prospective customers, taking into account all necessary regulatory and legal requirements. They will be the main liason between the Customer and Internal departments with regards to potential proposals.
The Proposal Engineer will be expected to conduct regular site inspections in order to survey Customers needs and requirements. Ability to develop a comprehensive scope of works per project based on Customers specifications/documents and site inspections. Must be willing to assist with implementation of scope of works at various phases
Will be responsible for compiling accurate Bill of Quantities for each project.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Identification and assessment of potential product/project developments
- Engineering design and development making use of proper engineering principles
- Technical feasibility studies liaising with Project manager and Product Management to ensure most effective project solutions
- Preparing customer product/project proposals
- Contract negotiation with customer regarding budget and timelines
- Contractor/supplier management and contract negotiation
- Co-ordinate all procurement activities per project
- Responsible for budget management throughout the Project Life Cycle.
- Project management from project/product realisation, through project execution, to final hand-over
- Preparing technical documentation for all phases of the project management cycle
- Assure highest quality and compliance to external and internal standards for all processes executed by the Solution Centre
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Principles of Business and Code of Conduct in the Group and local laws and regulations
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health laws and other applicable regulations
Communication
- Support Brand recognition
- Relationship-Management with Distributors and/or Customers and all employees within the company
Regulatory Affairs and Quality
- Implement the necessary processes and actions to obtain and maintain all relevant certifications, e.g.: ISO, etc.
- Ensure compliance with corporate quality and environmental policies
- Ensure the effective day to day quality management of processes within customer relations, service and logistic departments
- Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent body advantageous
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Project management experience
- Budget management
- Timeline management
- Creating project documentation
- Customer relationship management
- Supplier/contractor management
- Electrical design experience
- Develop electrical systems
- Design of prototypes according to customer requirements
- Troubleshoot potential issues
- Create technical specifications
- Create documentation
- Schematics, diagrams, 3D-models, etc.
- Reporting
- Background in electical system manufacturing
- Provide recommendations towards the manufacturing of designed electrical systems
- Assist in solving problems during the manufacturing phase
- Proficient in Autodesk software
- Inventor
- AutoCAD
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Projects
- Understanding of standards and the application thereof for example SANS, EN, CE, etc.
- Leadership skills in team environment
- Problem-solving ability
- Analytical and mathematical skills
- Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly
Desired Skills:
- electrical engineering
- project proposals
- ECSA
- project management
- electrical design
- Autodesk