Proposal Engineer, BMH

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

We are looking for a Proposal Engineer – Bulk Material Handling to join our Global Bulk Proposal Support team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and estimating proposals for bulk material handling equipment, contributing to delivering technically sound, competitive proposals and improving global proposal processes and customer satisfaction. You will report to the Proposals Manager. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA and/or York, PA, USA, with hybrid working options available. This role includes approximately 20% travel domestically and internationally.

You will join a team of proposal and estimation experts focused on delivering high-quality, competitive proposals for bulk material handling solutions. Our team plays a key role in global proposal standardization and supporting proposal requests across regions, with a shared focus on technical excellence and competitiveness. We collaborate closely with Global Engineering, Product Line Teams, Procurement, and external suppliers. Our team is based in the US, Brazil, and India, and our ways of working emphasize proactive communication, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze customer specifications and perform design calculations to meet requirements
• Prepare proposals for new equipment, retrofits, replacements, and spare parts
• Ensure proposals are technically feasible, commercially competitive, and risk-mitigated
• Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to obtain accurate quotations
• Perform project handovers to the contracts team
• Support internal process improvements and maintain documentation
• Interpret technical drawings and customer data sheets
• Ensure confidentiality and protection of intellectual property

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in bulk material handling equipment
• Strong knowledge of proposal and estimation processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suites
• Strong problem-solving and engineering skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• Experience with SAP and Salesforce (nice to have)
• Spanish language skills (nice to have)

What’s in it for you:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry
• Wellbeing: Occupational healthcare, major medical insurance, healthy living rewards, and mental well-being services
• Rewards: Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• Flexibility: Hybrid working possibilities to support collaboration and balance
• Growth: Learning opportunities, mentoring programs, internal mobility, and global projects
• Culture: Inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven environment focused on continuous improvement

When joining Metso in United States, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application. For more information, please contact Lexi Keener at Lexi.Keener@metso.com. We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline. We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices. Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.