Lead - Estimation & Proposals

Job Requirements

• Why work for us?
• Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
• With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
• Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
• Job Description - Application Engineer (Estimation & Proposals)
• Job Responsibilities:
• Technical Solution: Select suitable products and prepare application concepts, specifications and material recommendations to meet customer requirements in HPI/CPI, steel, aluminium, power, cement and other high-temperature industries.
• Project & Site Support: Provide technical support for site surveys, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Estimation & Costing: Prepare accurate BOM/MTO, material take-offs, quantity calculations and cost estimates for CF, refractory and thermal insulation projects.
• Tender Management: Review RFQs, tender documents and specifications, identify deviations/clarifications and prepare bid submissions within timelines
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, conducting presentations and product demonstrations to showcase the benefits and applications of Alkegen’s materials.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitive products, and customer requirements to identify opportunities for product improvement and new applications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, procurement, manufacturing and engineering teams to obtain technical and commercial inputs for proposals.
• Customer/EPC Coordination: Respond to technical queries, prepare clarifications and participate in pre-bid and technical discussions with customers/EPCs.