Gear Repair Proposals Specialist — Cross-Functional Quoting

As a Lufkin Gears Repair Proposals Specialist, you will develop accurate and timely repair quotations for industrial gearbox services. You will act as a key coordinator between Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams, ensuring proposals are technically complete, commercially competitive, and aligned with pricing standards.

• Develop repair quotations (labor, material, services) using appropriate pricing methodology
• Manage RFQs and budgetary quotes, including identifying required parts and services based on customer inputs
• Review engineering evaluations and validate repair scope, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Coordinate across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to gather inputs and resolve gaps in technical scope
• Track and prioritize active quotes to meet turnaround expectations and business priorities
• Validate lead times, scope inclusions, and proposal quality prior to release
• Provide support to Sales and engage customers as needed for clarification and/or customer witness points
• Identify and drive improvements in quoting processes, tools, and pricing consistency
• Maintain on‑site visibility in the repair shop to monitor progress and ensure alignment between quoted scope and repair execution timing
• Support repair order entry, change order management, and spare parts quoting as volume dictates

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED.
• Have a high degree of experience in Microsoft Office platforms including Excel, with preferred experience in Oracle, and ability to utilize internally developed systems (New Order Workflow, Deal Machine)
• Have experience in industrial equipment, repair services, or technical quoting (preferred)
• Possess strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret mechanical systems, parts lists, and technical drawings
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

• Customer focus
• Technical & commercial acumen
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Execution and follow‑through
• Problem solving

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Work Authorisation:
This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authority sponsorship for this role.

You will be eligible to participate in Company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).

For more information on the comprehensive and competitive benefits package, please see the company's benefits page.

Internal title for this role is:
Sales Specialist - Proposals

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.