Lead - Estimation & Proposals

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.
• Cost Optimization: Identify alternative materials, design improvements and value-engineering opportunities to improve project competitiveness.
• Proposal Documentation: Maintain estimation databases, costing templates, technical documents and records of submitted proposals and awarded projects.
• Product Development: Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to assist in the development and optimization of new products based on customer feedback and market needs.
• Team Development: Mentor junior engineers, share technical knowledge and develop standard engineering tools and practices.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including application notes, specifications, and case studies to support customer engagement and product development. 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, preferably with at least 5 years in Ceramic Fibre, Refractory, thermal insulation or high-temperature applications.
• Experience in interpreting equipment drawings, specifications, RFQs and customer/EPC tender documents.
• Good understanding of Ceramic Fibre, refractory and thermal insulation products and their applications.
• Experience in preparing technical offers, compliance statements, deviations and technical clarifications.
• Good understanding of heat transfer, thermal conductivity, heat-loss calculations and insulation system design.
• Familiarity with API, ASTM, EIL and major EPC/customer specifications is desirable.
• Experience in HPI/CPI, steel, aluminium, power, cement or other process industries is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of materials properties and engineering principles related to product applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficient in technical documentation and software tools relevant to engineering and project management.
  At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.