Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket Equipment

About the role

Reimagine What’s Possible We are seeking an Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket Equipment to join our Rotoflow business, based in either Houston, TX or Bethlehem, PA, supporting global turbomachinery aftermarket opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop timely, accurate, and competitive proposals that support sales growth and customer satisfaction across a diverse global customer base.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to define scope, pricing, and delivery strategies.
• Manage multiple proposals concurrently while ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to deadlines.
• Interpret customer requirements and technical specifications to create tailored solutions.
• Support commercial strategy through cost estimation, pricing analysis, and proposal optimization.
• Drive accountability across internal stakeholders to meet proposal commitments and timelines.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Continuously seek improvements in proposal processes, tools, and execution efficiency.

Requirements

• Familiarity with industrial rotating equipment such as compressors or expandors.
• Experience with bid management, RFQ/RFP processes.
• Previous proposal management or cost estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to be assertive, persistent, and hold others accountable.
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with cost estimation tools.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems such as SAP or Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead meetings and manage complex discussions with cross-functional teams.
• English language proficiency (written and verbal) required.
• Ability to work effectively within global, cross-cultural teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in proposal management, engineering support, or cost estimating environments.
• High School Diploma or GED required (in addition to degree requirement).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare).
• Health Savings Account.
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule (currently 4 days in-office; subject to change)

Pay

Competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.