Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university
2-3 years of experience in product applications engineering
Familiarity with pressure relief valves and relevant codes (ASME, API)
Proven project management and proposal development experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Lead proposal development for pressure relief valves
Execute pricing, quoting, and order entry processes
Develop strategic approaches for proposal development
Provide technical support for configure/price/quote tools
Build and maintain relationships with key customers
Act as a technical expert for pressure relief valve products
Collaborate with marketing to create technical sales materials
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and training
Supportive team environment
Exposure to diverse projects and clients
Potential for international travel
Engagement in strategic business initiatives
Full Job Description
Commercial Applications Engineer
Houston, Texas
Full-Time (M-F)
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Commercial Applications Engineer is responsible for supporting a variety of business needs related to the sizing and selection of Flow Safe pressure relief valves.
Essential Responsibilities:
Support commercial operations by leading proposal development, including but not limited to sizing pressure relief valves and reviewing/translating customer specifications into order entry instructions and/or budgetary proposals.
Support commercial operations by executing pricing, quoting, and order entry.
Develop strategic approaches for proposal development, including positioning the organization's capabilities, identifying unique selling points, and addressing client needs and concerns.
Provide technical support for the business's strategic initiatives to optimize configure/price/quote tools
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, acting as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and issues.
Serve as a technical expert for pressure relief valve products, providing guidance, training, and technical support to both internal and external customers.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and the technical requirements of their applications. Work with engineering team to develop customized solutions that address specific customer requirements.
Provide market feedback and voice of customer needs to product line management, outside sales, and engineering to influence business strategy, new product development, & sustaining engineering activities.
Support and execute sustaining engineering projects.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop technical sales materials, such as product brochures, case studies, and white papers
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in product applications engineering
Ability to travel overnight less than 10% of the time, primarily domestic with potential for some international travel, as business needs dictate.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong understanding of pressure relief valves and applicable codes and standards (ASME Section XIII, ASME Section VIII-1, API 520, API 521, API 526, API 527, etc.)
Strong mechanical aptitude for valve selection and technical sizing.
Ability to comprehend global regulatory standards and translate to current product strengths and weaknesses.
Proven experience in project management, proposal development, or a related field, with a track record of successfully leading the development and submission of complex proposals.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Ability to recognize and identify root cause of issues, and apply containment, corrective, and preventative action.
Strong, process-based approach to problem solving.
Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP, sizing tools, and project management software.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, negotiate effectively, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
