Posted on :
26 Jun, 2017
26 Jun, 2017
Flowserve is the recognized world leader in supplying pumps, valves, seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical, and other industries. With more than 18,000 employees in more than 55 countries, we combine our global reach with a local presence.
Position Description
Job Title: Application Engineer
· Respect Flowserve Code of Conduct
· Take ownership for any new projects or opportunity
· Ensure proper coordination between Sales Engineers, BU and send report to management as and when required
· Prepare on-time, high quality proposals based on specifications, market level pricing, factory costs, and sales strategy
· Review all customer inquiry related documents while addressing all relevant technical and commercial requirements.
· Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of mechanical seals applications, types and have a clear understanding of mechanical seals principle of operation
· Lead all coordination efforts on applicable aftermarket proposals while ensuring close collaboration and communication with all applicable stakeholders
· Manage and monitor the proposal throughout the entire bid cycle including updating and maintaining designated workload management tool, while ensuring proposal hit-rate is optimized.
Position Requirements
Effective oral and written communications
Collaborative interpersonal skills
Fundamental understanding of seals applications, types and having a clear understanding of mechanical seals fundamentals and how these relate to pumps and pump systems
Must have general knowledge of metallurgical requirements & applications of various materials of construction
Able to interpret industry standards, technical drawings and manufacturing procedures
Must have an understanding of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) methodology
Able to facilitate roadshows with confidence and positive manner
Preferences
Language and skills
Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Write clearly and briefly in English
Communicate effectively through presentations & correspondence, etc.
Communicate effectively with customers and Flowserve business units, at various organizational levels located globally
Education and/ Or Experience
College or university diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Required Skills
Mechanical design experience
Be able to read and interpret drawings
Strong computer skills (Familiar with MS Office)
Ability to work in a team oriented environment
2 to 4 years rotating equipment experience, preferably in pumps and/or mechanical seals
Site root-cause analysis and customer service experience
Job Posting Category Sales
Employment Type Full time
Percentage of Approximate Travel Required 15%
Remote Worker
Other Posting Location
Relocation Eligible No
Country Ghana
Req ID 35752BR