PS Retrofit Proposal Engineer

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

PS Retrofit Proposal Engineer – Full Time – Houston (TX), United States

-E524 is looking for a PS Retrofit Proposal Engineer to join our  team in the United States.

• Review project requirements with Retrofit Specialist, Key account manager, and define bid strategy.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals in line with customer requirements, ensuring proposals meet Sulzer commercial guidelines and have necessary sign‑off in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.
• Obtain quotes from sub‑vendors for Mechanical Seal/Motors/Instruments and all other equipment/services.
• Perform application engineering duties in preparation of complete proposals, contacting appropriate service centers, parts manufacturing cells, sub-vendors and other Sulzer entities as required while clarifying specifications and other typical application duties.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering and Operations to provide cost‑effective, competitive solutions in line with Sulzer financial objectives.
• Route requirement of costing to best solution available within Sulzer global portfolio and optimize costs for highest chance of award of the project.
• Support cross‑region requirements.
• Prepare lost‑bid analysis for issued proposals.
• Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection, and continuous improvement.
• Work with Order Processing to ensure smooth and efficient handover of proposals/orders.

• Work experience >7 years.
• Expertise in Sales/Tendering/Applications/Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  
  Certifications:
  
  Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Languages:
  
  English (required);
  Spanish or Portuguese beneficial.
• Soft skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal and communication, supervisory experience, negotiation and influence, SAP, PC/computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, ability to motivate subordinates, time management.
• Other:
  Industry and supplier network, understanding of competition offerings, cross‑cultural knowledge within the region.

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company‑paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing