Manager, Engineering

About Us

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Offer Manager to join our Commercial Team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing customer-specific technical and commercial offers, optimizing pricing strategies, and collaborating with global factories to ensure competitiveness and quality. The Offer Manager will support front-end sales colleagues and serve as a key liaison between HSP US and international Trench Group stakeholders.

Charlotte, NC

Play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial success of HSP US, a brand-new high-performance U.S. production site under the global Trench Group. Your expertise in preparing accurate and competitive customer offers will directly contribute to our market positioning and long-term success.

This is your chance to establish best practices and refine quotation workflows for a greenfield site. As the business scales, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team, develop strategic pricing models, and influence commercial processes that align with engineering, procurement, and factory operations worldwide.

Enjoy a strong compensation package, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.

Join a global energy leader dedicated to driving the North American energy transition. Your work in creating accurate and competitive offers will help deliver mission-critical grid components that power communities and industries.

Collaborate with world-class engineers, procurement specialists, and international factory teams while leveraging advanced quotation tools, templates, and systems. Be part of a culture that embraces automation, state-of-the-art equipment, and continuous improvement.

• Prepare customer offers and quotations according to project specifications and internal cost/quality benchmarks
• Ensure technical and commercial accuracy of proposals based on engineering input, procurement conditions, and customer requirements
• Coordinate and maintain communication with Trench/HSP factories worldwide to align on delivery capabilities, configurations, and pricing
• Support sales teams in pre-sales activities, including scope clarification, strategy alignment, and negotiation preparation
• Analyze RFQs, tender documents, and contractual terms to identify risks and opportunities
• Maintain offer documentation, pricing models, and quotation tracking tools for transparency and reporting
• Participate in process improvement initiatives related to quotation tools, templates, and commercial workflows
• Collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate offer preparation and timely submission
• Act as a commercial partner during customer discussions and clarification meetings, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in offer management, sales support, or proposal engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Understanding technical specifications and ability to translate them into accurate commercial proposals
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multicultural environment
• Experience supporting both engineered-to-order and standard product portfolios is a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Be part of a greenfield expansion that shapes the future of high-voltage energy transmission in North America
• Collaborate with global experts from across the Trench Group and network
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities
• Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and innovation-driven solutions in the energy sector

Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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