The main responsibility of the Technical Solutions Engineer is to develop concept designs in line with a customer enquiry. This position will include estimating costs for the enquiry, and writing a proposal to support the final solution. There will elements of customer correspondence and meetings both in house, via virtual communication and/or on site visits.
• Engineering concept designs to support the technical solution for all enquiries.
• Support the project team with developing costs for project variations when required.
• Assist Technical Solutions team with larger commercial projects as part of a team.
• Attend customer meetings (via virtual methods or on site) to determine scope of project and review RFQ.
• Correspond with customer to clarify any questions about potential project, enquiry or RFQ including project dates or any other issues that could affect the project costs and delivery.
• Develop concept designs (layout and equipment) for small commercial projects to be used for estimating costs and be included in the sales proposal.
• Develop concept layout designs for larger commercial projects. (2D and/or 3D) to be used for estimating costs and be included in the sales proposals
• Have a complete understanding of the customer requirements in order to complete concept designs
• Have a complete understanding of product flow and how to apply to concept design.
• Have an understanding of equipment requirements and how to apply to concept design.
• Consult with internal departments & management before and during concept design process.
• Knowledge of standard and bespoke equipment to be used within the concept design.
• Estimate engineering costs and hours
• Estimate Project management and Project engineering costs and hours
• Estimate project costs including site plant, freight, accommodation, travel, etc.
• Develop high level timing plan to meet customer requirements and capacity planning