Marine Application Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. GE Vernova scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description Summary
Produce & manage the technical offerings for power and control systems in the Commercial and Defence equipment business/Provide technical, cost estimating and tender support during the bid process through to order handover.
Job Description
· Essential Responsibilities
Management of the technical process including:
o Interpret the customer requirements with accuracy, quality and timeliness to meet customer needs & business goals
o Work with PC support functions including Exec Management, Engineering, Sourcing and CommOps to help secure best ‘Technical Design’ and Technical and Commercial approval
o Complete technical risk review process (PRA) and Project schedules as require.
o Create internal/external supplier specifications (ESSs)
o Assist with cost out exercises to help secure competitive pricing and maintenance of DP/ Automation Gencost estimating sheet.
o Provide technical support through all stages of the ‘bid’ & ‘Risk’ process for UK P&L and as CoE for the global business.
o Produce technical design specifications including system design and electrical/ control design diagrams.
o Support the Sales Managers in their customer meetings & negotiations
o Participate in the ITO_OTR handover process providing technical support to the order booking process as required
Value propositions…
o In conjunction with the sales leader and account sales manager understand the account strategy and our competitive situation
o Work with creativity in our technical proposals, providing best solution/best value offerings which demonstrate our value proposition to the customer
o Consider the Complete Sytems offering including power, propulsion, digital and automation, where appropriate.
o Creating and presenting power-points to best describe the value of our offering - presenting both internally & externally
o Negotiation & order closure.
o In conjunction with the sales account manager, commercial, legal and senior leadership help to develop our negotiation position
Markets & Geography…
o Cover the global Commercial Offshore market areas including Renewables, Oil and Gas and non-combative Navy vessels.
o Provide support for solutions and services as part of global CoE and projects booked specifically the UK P&L
o Activity will primarily be office based UK, with the opportunity for some overseas travel supporting the global business
Other key tasks…
o Help to ‘sell to win’ business in accordance with the unit financial kpi’s (orders, cash, margin, convertibility)
o May at times provide assistance to the project management team wrt claims and project variations
o Ability to work on multiple bids for multiple customers at any one time
Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:
o Degree level in engineering or appropriate marine cadet training
o Marine or Control engineering background.
o PC literate and familiar with Microsoft tools
o Experience in capturing and interpreting customer technical requirements
o Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach; good team player and effective communicator
o Thorough proactive approach to work, with a ‘sense of urgency’ to deliver quality ‘on-time’
o There is an expectation that domestic and overseas travel will form part of the job
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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