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Job Description

Key Activities:

RFQ Handling (Pre-order Phase):

Interpret and analyze project specifications not limited to Mechanical design, Instruments, site conditions, Pressure Vessels/Heat exchangers, Regulatory requirements, manufacturing specifications like Welding, PMI, painting, Inspection/Quality etc
Review, prepare and record extract of customer / project specifications
Application engineering (Product selection and Sizing)
Maintain activity and utilization Log / Tracker
Driving standardization and cost database
Validating and maintaining records of Application inputs

Techno-Commercial offer Preparation and Approval (Pre-order Phase)

Prepare and release P&ID, instrument hook up diagram, control narrative and logical diagrams
Prepare and release Techno-Commercial proposal, Technical clarifications, Comments & Exceptions to customer
Prepare and release Instrumentation and Components Datasheets for enquiry
Obtain, review, finalize and maintain records of techno-commercially aligned suppliers quotes for projects
Obtain, apply and maintain records of manufacturability, lead times and associated project specific plant costs
Prepare and deliver timely competitive Techno-commercial offers to win Global strategic projects
Participating & Managing Technical Review meeting with Customer/EPC /OEM.
Checking and Approving the techno-commercial quotations/proposals of sealant system

Post-Order phase

Review purchase order vs. quote and prepare order handover
Handover techno-commercially aligned project scope & final supporting documents to post order (Engineering, Project execution etc.)
Participate in Project handover meetings to facilitate clear and clean order handover to execution Teams
Providing Support on Techno commercial clarifications to execution teams

Senior Engineer - responsibilities and expectations include:

Developing, facilitate and Mentor less experienced engineers
Support System Improvement Strategy or Strategic initiatives in terms of Global Projects requirements/ customer expectations
Preparation of executive report to communicate team’s efficiency and effectiveness
Create/update processes, procedures, documentation and knowledge bank
Support developing product literature and training materials.
To cover for Senior Supervisor in his/her absence

Key Accountabilities:

To meet and exceed the business expectations in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
To deliver accurate and timely techno-commercial offer & support to internal stakeholders.
To develop the mentees
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
To actively contribute to Continuous improvements
To Support VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering), NPD (New Product Development) & R&D initiatives
Prepare component datasheets based on Spec review file shared by other Engineering teams
Review Project AVL or JC STD AVL and float RFQs to Bids Procurement Team (BPT)
Review quotations/Technical alignment status received from BPT and align technically as per specification requirements
Managing vendor and quotation database for future references
Have thorough knowledge on catalogues, vendor products and Key contacts
Maintain the standard component datasheets and work with standardization team on long term projects on standardizing the components
Work with the ESP or third-party support to get datasheets filled.

Responsibilities:

Good techno-commercial and contractual aptitude and orientation
Good analytical skills and Quick learner
Highly target driven
Customer service and business oriented
Solution oriented with Customer/Vendor
Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate any potential issues and drive with contingency and mitigation plans
Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

A Bachelor (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical / Chemical/Instrumentation) with 8 + years’ experience in technology development, engineering, or similar functions.
Thorough knowledge in interpretation of customer and project specification (OEM, EPC and End user)
Strong application and detailed engineering knowledge of mechanical seal Support Systems (API –Piping Plans) or similar fluid control systems products (like Lube oil Consoles or Oil Lubricating Systems or Pre-jacking systems, HP-LP systems or Filtration units etc,) for applications in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, Steel, Chemical industries
Experience in sourcing, vendor quote alignment (Techno-commercial) are preferred
Experience in piping equipment fabrication supervision or quality management will be an added advantage
Hands on experience in selection of Pressure, Level & Temperature instruments and preparation of Instrument specifications are preferred
Working knowledge with API 682, API 610, API 614, ASME / ANSI Piping and pressure vessels standards are preferable.
Knowledge of Electrical Enclosures for Hazardous Area Classification and Mechanical Protection requirements are preferred
Work experience in Pumps and Compressors skids engineering will be an added advantage
Functional experience in basic CAD tool (like Solid Edge) is expected

Key Metrics:

Quality of Techno-commercial offer.
Optimized clarification/deviation list.
Competitive cost and drive winning strategy.
Company guideline compliance for lead time.
Development of Mentees
Strategic Initiatives

Additional Information

Leadership Behaviors:

Innovates for impact
Take accountability & ownership
Delivers results at pace
Leads inclusivity and empowers
Develops self and others
Lives Smiths values
Sets vision to inspire

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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Sr. Engineer Wet Seal Systems (Pre Order)

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