Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket Equipment

About the role

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

• Support the RFQ/RFP responses and bid management lifecycle process by developing accurate, timely, and competitive aftermarket turbomachinery equipment proposals
• Participate in tendering activities for global customers in the Oil & Gas, LNG, and Industrial Gases industries
• 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
• 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 capa ilities 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)

Skills

• Familiarity with industrial rotating equipment such as compressors or expandors
• Experience with bid management, RFQ/RFP processes
• Previous proposal management or cost estimating experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong organizational and administrative capa ilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with cost estimation tools
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems such as SAP or Salesforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings and manage complex discussions
• English language proficiency
• Ability to work effectively within global, cross-cultural teams
• Self-motivation and initiative
• An entrepreneurial mindset

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)
• Key benefits listed above

Pay

Competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Schedule

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

Up to 5% domestic and international travel required

Standard business hours, with flexibility as needed to support global teams