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Senior Costing Engineer / Proposal Engineer • Texmo Blank
Coimbatore, India • Product Engineering • Apply by 30/09/2025


  • We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Costing / Proposal Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality technical and commercial proposals in response to client inquiries and tenders. Your strong analytical skills, cost estimation expertise, and deep understanding of industry practices will play a critical role in securing new business and supporting project success.


    As a key member of the pre-sales and business development team, you will work closely with engineering, procurement, project management, and finance departments to ensure accurate and competitive proposals aligned with client requirements and company objectives.

  • 1.       Project Analysis:

    ·       Review product, process specifications, drawings, and other relevant documentation to understand the scope and requirements of the customer.

    ·       Collaborate with engineering teams to identify key cost drivers and potential risks

    2.  Cost Estimation:

    ·       Develop detailed cost estimates for products, considering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor services, and other associated expenses.

    ·       Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and other sources to enhance the accuracy of cost projections.

          3. Cost Analysis:

    ·       Conduct cost variance analysis to compare estimated costs with actual project expenditures.

    ·       Identify and investigate discrepancies, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

    4. Collaboration:

    ·       Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to gather relevant information and ensure alignment between cost estimates and project plans.

    ·       Participate in meetings and discussions to address cost-related concerns and provide insights to support decision-making.

    5. Risk Assessment:

    ·       Identify and assess potential risks that could affect project costs.

    ·       Collaborate with project teams to develop contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies. 

    6. Documentation and Reporting:

    ·       Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, assumptions, and methodologies.

    ·       Prepare and present cost reports to management and project stakeholders.

    7. Continuous Improvement:

    ·       Identify opportunities for process improvement within the cost sheets, process and other activities.

    ·       Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in cost sheet preparation.

    8. Initiative:

    ·       Taking proactive steps to address issues without always waiting for guidance.

    ·       Demonstrating a willingness to tackle challenges independently.

    ·       Seeking opportunities for improvement and optimization without being prompted 

    9. Problem Identification:

    ·       Recognizing and defining problems accurately.

    ·       Proactively identifying potential issues before they become critical.

    ·       Understanding the root causes of problems to address them effectively

    10. Continuous Learning:

    ·       Seeking opportunities for professional development.

    ·       Staying informed about industry trends and best practices.

    ·       Applying lessons learned from past problem-solving experiences to future challenges.

    11. Design Optimization:

    ·       Evaluate and optimize product designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.

    ·       Collaborate with manufacturing teams to address production challenges and streamline processes.

    12. CAD Modelling and Simulation:

    ·       Utilize the Solid Works Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create 3D models and 2D drawings of fixtures and gauges.

    ·       Conduct simulations (Pro cast & Solid cast), and analyses to ensure the design meets the product, process functional, and performance requirements.

    13. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    ·       Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to align product development with overall business goals.

    ·       Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of product requirements and timelines

    • Cost Estimation & Budgeting 
    •  Analytical Thinking 
    •  Attention to Detail 
    •  Time Management & Prioritization 
    •  Quantity Take-Off (QTO) 
    •  Engineering Knowledge 

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  • Palani Selvaraj
    Recruiter & Professional Consultant

    • Strategic leader offering over 14+ years of multicultural experience in spearheading entire functions of HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Staffing, HR Consulting, Assessment, Training, and Operations & maintaining relations with different parties including govt. parties and others
    • Experienced in representing Company before Govt. Authorities like the Factory Inspectorate, Addl. Labor Commissioner, Govt. Labor Officer, PF & ESIC Authorities, LWF Authorities, District Magistrates, and Police Department. Affiliated with National HRD Network (NHRD), ISTD, NIPM, SHRM, CII & EFSI
      Recognized as a key resource with strong operations & business skills with excellence in developing tools for recruitment and assessment for analyzing competencies and profiling; acquired business-aligned HR/ER acumen to meet the deliverables of the organization with a workforce of more than 1000
    • Drove entire functions of talent acquisition, training & development, coordinating with the HR & development team; introduced numerous employee engagements activities and Implemented strategies like restructuring pay package, and HR care, and improving the employee retention rate also reduced apprentice attrition level by 60% through introducing innovative employee benefits & incentives (flex time & onsite day-care)
    • Successfully managed direct & indirect teams simultaneously; set inspirational goals for the team, defined KPIs & metrics for the HR & Administration Team and ensured the achievement of the goals; collaborated with the senior level management team in the decision-making process; added value to the overall efforts of the organization in driving organizational objectives

    Gowtham Ragupathiraj
    Recruiter & Professional Consultant

    • An In-house Talent Acquisition professional with 3+ Yrs. of experience in Technical Recruitment, having experience in areas of Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, Talent Development and Employee Relations.
    • Expertise in managing the complete range of tasks involved in the recruitment cycle including sourcing, screening, short listing, scheduling & conducting interviews, background investigation, Document Verification, hiring & also Onboarding of candidates.
    • Applied sourcing methods to find qualified relevant candidates through different tools like internal databases and external job portals like Naukri, and Indeed, and Networking sites like LinkedIn, Behance, and GitHub.
    • Worked on various domains like (IT, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, etc.)
    • Identified colleges, PAN India & Virtually Hired & Onboarded 50+ GET during lockdown.
    • Certified Tech Recruiter from Hirist and Devskiller

    Renukadevi Chandrasekar
    Recruiter & Professional Consultant

    • An In-house Talent Acquisition professional with 1+ Yrs. of experience in Post recruitment.
    • Experience in handling new joining on boarding processes and Personal File Management
    • Supporting the recruitment team in hiring entry-level openings.
    • Multilingual and trained to source in the Job portals
    • Interested to explore the complete Recruitment Life Cycle.

    Vishnuprasaad Suriyakumar
    Talent Acquisition Specialist

    • Talent Acquisition Specialist with 4+ years of experience in Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Contract Hiring, Lateral Hiring, Candidates Engagement, Outbound Training, Bulk Hiring.
    • Handling Full Recruitment Life cycle from initial sourcing, Scheduling, HR Interviews, Candidate Engagement, Employee Management, Payroll Process, Stake Holder Management, Onboarding and Exit Process.
    • Handled various hierarchy-level Hiring from Junior Engineers to Group Managers.
    • Professional in Hiring (Cyber security, SIEM Developer, SIEM Content Developers, Embedded Software and Hardware, Android Developers, C2H and C2C, Python developer, Angular Developers).
    • Certified Human Resource Professional Perusing SAP Human Capital Management (HCM).
  • Taro pumps
    • A career ladder system, which defines the career progression path for employees based on their skills, experience, and length of service
    • Integrated career progression framework with other processes in the organization as performance reviews, goals and OKRs, and promotion management.
    • Internal Hiring – Advertising posts and promotion opportunities within the organization
    • Providing employee development that readies workers for progression, such as training, coaching, mentoring, or involvement in special projects
    • Regular Training Opportunities to develop skills at all levels
    • Mentoring and Coaching schemes that give the individual’s the attention they need

  • Remote Working

    Medical Insurance

    Life Insurance

    Mental Well-being

    Family Support and Care

    Uniform

    Paid Holiday

    Learning Environment

    Subsidised Healthy Meals

    Work-Life Balance

    Annual Health Check-ups

    Teamwork

    Safety and Working for the Community

    Open and Transparent Culture

  • Be Curious

    Be curious

    Researching our company will help you in your application and in subsequent rounds of interviews too. Find out about us and follow us on social media to know more about our company culture and values. It would be helpful for you to visit our website and know more about our products, people & processes. This will help you decide if a career with us is right for you, and ensure that you send in your application with relevant and correct information.

    Complete the Application

    Complete the application

    Every job has a specific set of requirements. In order to boost your chances of being hired, please send in a complete application with all supporting documents and information that is needed by our team. It is good to be accurate, truthful, and correct in your application. We would recommend that you review your application before sending it to us, and focus on quality of content rather than quantity of information.

    Referrals

    Referrals

    Referrals and references help boost job applications. Getting someone to write a testimonial or recommendation for you can certainly strengthen your prospects. Please be sure to include all contact details of the person who is referring you to us. We may contact the person to find out more about you, so making it a professional and honest referral will help you.

    Follow the Instructions

    Follow the instructions

    This is the biggest application tip that we can give you: read the instructions thoroughly before you send the application over to us. Following the instructions correctly & fully will ensure that your resume goes through the hiring process smoothly and gets processed by the right person at the right time. It will increase your chance of being called for an interview and getting hired.

  • Resume Screening

    Resume screening

    Send in your resume with all the information required. We usually take 10 working days to look over the applications and arrive at a decision – we promise to let you know either way. If your resume is cleared, you move to the next stage in the recruitment process.

    Preliminary Meeting

    Preliminary meeting

    This can take place via a video call or a phone call, or even a direct meeting. This preliminary meeting gives us the chance to get to know you more and to clear you for the next round of assessment.

    Assessment Round

    Assessment round

    In this round, you will go through a technical or a functional assessment depending on the role that you have applied for. There is also a DiSC assessment round for candidates who apply to us for key roles.

    Final Interview

    Final interview

    If you have made it this far then you get to meet the team leaders or top management of our company – depending on the job that you have applied for. The final interview helps us understand you even more before we hire you for the job.

  • Coimbatore is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is surrounded by the Western Ghats mountain range to the west and the north, with reserve forests of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve on the northern side.

    Coimbatore was rated as one of the safest cities in India for women, and a major hub for manufacturing, education and healthcare. It is also referred to as “the Pump City” as it supplies nearly 50% of India’s requirements of motors and pumps.

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