The Role
Leads application engineering for pressure vessels and heat exchangers, including technical evaluation, mechanical design concepts, cost estimation, proposal development, customer discussions, and code compliance. Coordinates with sales, engineering, production, quality, projects, and supply chain teams. Guides application engineers, reviews deliverables, mentors team members, improves estimation and proposal processes, and ensures solutions comply with ASME Section VIII Division 1 and customer requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Application Engineer / Team Lead will provide technical and commercial support for pressure vessel and heat exchanger applications, with a strong focus on ASME Section VIII Division 1 requirements. The role will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, developing technically appropriate solutions, supporting cost estimation, and guiding the application engineering team through the complete pre-order engineering cycle.
The position will serve as a key interface between customers, sales, engineering, and internal teams, ensuring that technical proposals are accurate, commercially viable, and aligned with customer and applicable code requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Engineering & Technical Solutions- Lead the technical evaluation of pressure vessel and heat exchanger requirements based on customer specifications, drawings, datasheets, and project requirements.
- Develop and review suitable mechanical design concepts in accordance with ASME Section VIII Division 1 and applicable industry standards.
- Translate customer requirements into clear technical inputs for engineering and design teams.
- Review technical feasibility, design considerations, material requirements, and equipment configuration during the proposal stage.
- Provide technical guidance to team members on complex application and design-related requirements.
- Develop reliable technical and commercial cost estimates based on drawings, engineering inputs, customer specifications, material requirements, manufacturing processes, and project scope.
- Evaluate material, fabrication, machining, testing, inspection, and other relevant cost elements for accurate estimation.
- Support preparation and review of technical and commercial proposals.
- Identify technical deviations, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial risks at the proposal stage.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers during technical discussions and clarification cycles.
- Understand customer expectations and provide technically sound responses to queries.
- Participate in technical meetings, presentations, and discussions with domestic and international customers.
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Projects, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of technical and commercial requirements.
- Lead and guide application engineers in handling technical enquiries, estimation, and proposal-related activities.
- Allocate work, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of application engineering deliverables.
- Review team outputs and provide technical guidance to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Develop team capability through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and exposure to different equipment applications.
- Support standardization of application engineering practices, estimation methodologies, and technical documentation.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1 and relevant standards applicable to pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
- Interpret customer specifications and identify applicable technical and statutory requirements.
- Ensure application solutions and technical proposals are aligned with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
- Keep abreast of relevant industry practices and changes in applicable standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve estimation accuracy, proposal turnaround time, technical standardization, and application engineering processes.
- Develop and maintain standard templates, calculation references, technical databases, and knowledge repositories.
- Capture lessons learned from completed enquiries and projects to strengthen future proposals and technical solutions.
- Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1.
- Good understanding of pressure vessel and heat exchanger design principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, and customer documents.
- Experience in technical estimation and cost evaluation for process equipment.
- Good understanding of materials, fabrication processes, testing, inspection, and manufacturing requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong technical and analytical ability
- Customer-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong estimation and commercial understanding
- Leadership and team-handling capability
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Proposal Engineering, or Estimation.
- Experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process equipment, or related Oil & Gas equipment is preferred.
- Candidates with demonstrated experience in handling customer enquiries and leading a small technical team will be preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in application engineering, design engineering, proposal engineering, or estimation
- Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1
- Understanding of pressure vessel and heat exchanger design principles
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, and customer documents
- Experience in technical estimation and cost evaluation for process equipment
- Understanding of materials, fabrication processes, testing, inspection, and manufacturing requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process equipment, or related Oil and Gas equipment
- Experience handling customer inquiries and leading a small technical team
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The Company
What We Do
Enpro Industries is a family-owned mechanical fluid-systems manufacturer headquartered in Pune, India. Established in 1988, the company designs and manufactures engineered equipment for industrial applications, including skid systems such as lube-oil consoles, seal-gas panels, and injection skids. Its operations include process equipment, renewable-energy solutions, manufacturing facilities in India, and an international presence through Enpro Saudi Arabia, serving energy and industrial customers.
