Smiths Detection Group

Produces trace-detection sensors for security

Senior Engineer Wet Seal Systems - Pre Order

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline, specifically Mechanical, Chemical, or Instrumentation, and at least 8 years of experience in technology development, engineering, or similar functions.
Thorough knowledge of interpreting customer and project specifications for original equipment manufacturers, engineering/procurement/construction firms, and end users.
Strong application and detailed engineering knowledge of mechanical seal support systems using API piping plans, or similar fluid control system products such as lube oil consoles, oil lubricating systems, pre-jacking systems, high-pressure/low-pressure systems, or filtration units, for oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, power, or steel applications.
Functional experience using a basic computer-aided design tool such as Solid Edge.
Good techno-commercial and contractual aptitude and orientation.
Good analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities, in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate potential issues and drive contingency and mitigation plans.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interpret customer and project specifications, including requirements for mechanical design, instrumentation, site conditions, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, regulations, manufacturing, welding, positive material identification, painting, and inspection/quality.
Ability to perform product selection and sizing, and prepare and release process and instrumentation diagrams, instrument hook-up diagrams, control narratives, logical diagrams, and instrumentation and component datasheets.
Ability to prepare techno-commercial proposals, technical clarifications, and comments and exceptions for customers; review supplier quotations; assess manufacturability, lead times, and project-specific plant costs; and check and approve sealant-system quotations and proposals.
Ability to review purchase orders against quotations and prepare order handovers and supporting documents.
Ability to work with standards and requirements including API 682, API 610, API 614, ASME/ANSI piping and pressure vessel standards, electrical enclosures for hazardous-area classification, and mechanical protection.

Responsibilities

Interpret and analyze project specifications, including mechanical design, instrumentation, site conditions, pressure vessels and heat exchangers, regulatory requirements, manufacturing specifications, welding, positive material identification, painting, and inspection/quality requirements.
Review, prepare, and record extracts of customer and project specifications.
Perform application engineering, including product selection and sizing.
Maintain activity and utilization logs or trackers.
Drive standardization and maintain cost databases.
Validate and maintain records of application inputs.
Prepare and release process and instrumentation diagrams, instrument hook-up diagrams, control narratives, and logical diagrams.
Prepare and release techno-commercial proposals, technical clarifications, and customer comments and exceptions.
Prepare and release instrumentation and component datasheets for enquiries.
Obtain, review, finalize, and maintain records of project suppliers’ techno-commercially aligned quotations.
Obtain, apply, and maintain records of manufacturability, lead times, and project-specific plant costs.
Prepare and deliver timely, competitive techno-commercial offers for global strategic projects.
Participate in and manage technical review meetings with customers, engineering/procurement/construction firms, and original equipment manufacturers.
Check and approve techno-commercial quotations and proposals for sealant systems.
Review purchase orders against quotations and prepare order handovers.
Hand over techno-commercially aligned project scope and final supporting documents to post-order engineering and project execution teams.
Participate in project handover meetings to support a clear handover to execution teams.
Provide techno-commercial clarification support to execution teams.
Develop, facilitate, and mentor less experienced engineers.
Support system improvement strategies and strategic initiatives addressing global project requirements and customer expectations.
Prepare executive reports communicating team efficiency and effectiveness.
Create and update processes, procedures, documentation, and knowledge resources.
Support development of product literature and training materials.
Cover for the Senior Supervisor in their absence.
Meet business expectations for quality, cost, and delivery.
Deliver accurate and timely techno-commercial offers and support to internal stakeholders.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.
Support value analysis and value engineering, new product development, and research and development initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in sourcing and aligning vendor quotations on a techno-commercial basis.
Experience in piping equipment fabrication supervision or quality management.
Hands-on experience selecting pressure, level, and temperature instruments and preparing instrument specifications.
Working knowledge of API 682, API 610, API 614, and ASME/ANSI piping and pressure vessel standards.
Knowledge of electrical enclosures for hazardous-area classification and mechanical protection requirements.
Work experience in pump and compressor skid engineering.

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.
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

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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About the Company

Smiths Detection Group

Produces trace-detection sensors for security

Smiths Detection provides sensors and systems that detect weapons, explosives, and other contraband to improve global security. Its product lineup centers on trace and material-detection technology used in security screening—devices and integrated systems that scan for traces or signatures of dangerous materials and raise alerts for operators, often connected to data analysis and monitoring software. The company differentiates itself through its long corporate heritage, its integrated approach spanning detection hardware, software, and global service support, and by expanding capabilities via strategic acquisitions (notably Morpho Detection) and focused maintenance/refurbishment services through Med Graphix to extend the life of deployed equipment. The goal is to help governments and organizations protect people and assets by delivering reliable detection solutions and ongoing lifecycle support that keep security gear operating over time.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $2.6B
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1950

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