Proposals Engineer and Documentation Engineer
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
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Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 / year
2 hours ago
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Technical Proposals & Documentation Engineer to join a growing engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised technical professional who enjoys working with engineering documentation, proposals, estimating, compliance, and process improvement.
The Role
Working closely with sales, engineering, and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring technical information is accurately translated into professional proposals, reports, and business documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- The Proposals & Documentation Engineer will be producing detailed technical proposals, quotations, and cost estimates for bespoke engineering projects.
- Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to develop customer-focused technical solutions.
- Preparing high-quality technical reports and compliance documentation.
- Creating and maintaining Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate records through ERP and business systems.
- Supporting the standardisation and continuous improvement of internal documentation processes.
- The Proposals & Documentation Engineer will be acting as a key link between sales, design, manufacturing, and installation teams to ensure accurate project information is communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supporting quality and compliance requirements through accurate and professional documentation.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical environment is ideal
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Experience producing quotations, estimates, technical proposals, or project documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills with the ability to quickly learn and utilise new software systems.
- The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and professionally.
- A proactive approach with a focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
- Experience using ERP systems.
- Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes or engineered systems.
- Familiarity with compliance documentation, technical reporting, or engineering standards.
- Experience within a project-based engineering or manufacturing environment.
Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.
INDMID
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Manufacturing