Proposal Engineer \xe2\x80\x93 Nutrition & Health Systems Location: Dubai, UAE (on-site)
About SPX FLOW
SPX FLOW, Inc. manufactures and supplies engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn-key systems. The Company offers 20 brands of pumps, valves, mixes, air dryers, hydraulic tools, homogenizers, separators, and heat exchangers, filtration solutions as well as aftermarket parts and services.
We serve food and beverage, health, and industrial manufacturers, bringing together trusted brands and technologies to meet new consumer expectations and anticipate industry trends. Many of your household goods & favorite snacks may have been created with the help of SPX FLOW solutions.
SPX FLOW has been established for over 100 years! Headquartered in North Carolina, we have operations in more than 25 countries and a broad global customer base. Our 5000 employees worldwide innovate to design, deliver and service high-value solutions for our customers.

About the Role
The Proposal Engineer collaborates with cross functional teams from Commercial, Process Technology and Project Delivery and is responsible for developing cost effective Nutrition & Health systems proposals which are based on proven designs that meet or exceed customer needs. The Proposal Engineer will follow all CPX IDEF processes and procedures and ensure that the systems proposals, which generally include costs estimates, P&ID and layout drawings, proposal text, and project schedules are completed in a compliant and timely manner.
You would be a part of the EMEA team that currently consists of 9 Proposal Engineers, and you would be reporting to the Head of Systems Proposal Management based in Denmark.
About Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Commercial function to ensure customer requirements are clearly defined and understood and that a detailed RFQ analysis has been completed as required.
• Understand and follow all SPX FLOW internal governance and proposal approval processes e.g. QIA, TCR, LEAF, LOAF.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Process Technology and Project Delivery functions to develop process solutions including process flow sheets and P&ID\xe2\x80\x99s and ensure proposed solution and scope development align with customer needs and expectations.
• Use calculation software for equipment sizing.
• Prepare the detailed costing (equipment & services) using the appropriate tool (SQS-APACE).
• Build relationships with internal subcontractors to obtain the necessary sub-quotations or cost estimates.
• Consult external subcontractors in accordance with Supply Chain management IDEF processes and procedures.
• Organize the necessary design review - quotation review - cost review (TCR).
• Identify and share all potential risks during TCR (cost, scope, acceptance criteria, etc.).
• Work with Engineering and Project Management to create detailed project schedules.
• Ensure project risk is identified and mitigated inside the proposal process.
• Support completion and review of all documents required for LEAF/LOAF submission.
• Ensure the deviation list properly reflects the scope and limits.
• Manage internal communication between departments and / or Business Units towards building one SPX FLOW proposal.
• Ensure proposals are submitted to internal and external customers in a right and performant timing.
• Log all cost, price, and scope changes between quotation revision.
• Maintain a strong relationship and trust with Commercial organization.
• Support development of CVO quotes with Project Management & Commercial.
• Participate in handover meetings and in closure meetings at the end of a project.

What Do You Need

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited college or university (Engineering, Food Technology or a related discipline).
• 3+ years\xe2\x80\x99 Nutrition & Health industry experience - proposals, process engineering, project management or equivalent.

• Knowledge and practice of the overall Nutrition & Health Systems project delivery concepts of engineering, supply chain, installation, and commissioning processes to ensure on time, on cost and at high quality delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Nutrition & Health industry and experience in preparing and executing small / medium N&H proposals.
• Knowledge of food/beverage regulations/hygiene requirements including EH&S.
• Familiarity and understanding of both wet and dry process requirements.
• Good MS Office and AutoCAD skills.
• Understanding supply chain management and low-cost country supply strategy.
• Familiarity with common costing and reporting tools like SAP, EXAPTA etc.
• Fluent English and good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Financial awareness and understanding of key cost components and margin build up.
• Good attention to detail, able to interpret detailed technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Quality focus, commercial and legal awareness.
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills.

About Your Benefits

• Flexible working options to accommodate all employees.
• Performance & recognition programs.
• Bonus structures (depending on company and personal performance).
• Family friendly policies.
• Genuine progression and development opportunities with a global organization.
• Healthy minds and healthy lives resources.

Next steps?
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If you feel that you would like to know more information or ask additional questions, please feel free to contact our Recruitment Team. Contact person details: paulina.cwiek@spxflow.com