Permanent, Based in Bedford with hybrid working
Salary £35,000 - £50,000 Depending on experience.
We are seeking a Bids / Proposals Engineer to prepare proposals for our electrical / controls engineering projects, predominantly Automotive Body Shop Automation projects.
Why should you join our Bids Team?
We are problem solvers – we often have to think on our feet to solve problems, finding solutions to challenges and mitigating risks.
Development/Growth - We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Our managers are committed to individual and collective development and as a global company, there are opportunities to learn and expand your horizons in many different ways.
Reward – we offer a competitive package with great benefits from a pension scheme (contribution matched up to 8%), private medical insurance and life assurance with loads of flexible benefits including dental insurance, gym flex and shopping discounts.
Some of your duties will include:
* To generate costs for the technical solutions presented - mechanical / electrical / software.
* Work with the Applications team requirements to understand their scope of supply and develop the best costs for their requirements.
* Working with the strategic procurement team to develop best costs for a given application from a broad supply base.
* Cost based research / analysis in concert with all stakeholders.
* Cost risk identification and mitigation.
* Manage the bid process from receipt of RFQ through to submission.
* Ensure the costs and proposal documents satisfy all internal Leidos processes and gateways.
* Develop the proposal with key stakeholders.
* Work as part of a bid team & adapt as required to ensure workload is prioritised.
About You
* Experienced in preparing bids for Electrical / Controls Engineering work
* Commercial minded
* Highly organised & self-motivated
* Particularly good understanding of MS Office packages
* Ability to read CAD drawings.
* Good technical literacy skills
Experience
* Proven experience in Electrical / Controls Engineering, preferably with some experience in responding to RFQs and preparing proposals
* Ideally some knowledge of manufacturing automation methods and processes
* Understanding of project costs - design, management, manufacture, installation and suppliers
* Ability to converse with other internal departments such as engineering on a technical level to review and proceed to an agreed outcome
* Ideally you will be qualified in an engineering subject, perhaps an apprenticeship or degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Software Engineering but qualified through experience will also be considered.
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