Proposal Engineer - Aftermarket Equipment

Air Products • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities. 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. In this role, you will be responsible for developing timely, accurate, and competitive proposals that support sales growth and customer satisfaction across a diverse global customer base. Travel for this position is expected to be up to 5% (domestic). Rotoflow®, an Air Products Business, is a global turbomachinery OEM delivering high-performance equipment and aftermarket services to customers in industrial gases, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbon markets. Our aftermarket capabilities include repairs, upgrades, reliability assessments, troubleshooting, and field services for both OEM and non-OEM equipment. This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and technical execution, working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams to develop winning solutions for customers. If you enjoy collaborating across global teams, managing multiple proposals simultaneously, and balancing both technical and commercial priorities, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-impact, customer-facing role supporting critical industrial infrastructure.

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
• 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)

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 Gasses 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
• 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

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level