Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 08/29/2025

 

 

 

Who we are?

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 process expertise.

Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

 

Our culture

Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

 

Introduction to Role:

The Proposal Engineer will be responsible for creating unique and complex offerings to meet the needs of our customers.  The offering could include spare parts, upgrades, and retrofits.  This position will focus on solutions for Metso GBPS Business Line. The Proposal Team is a part of the GBPS business line currently including Grinding, Bulk, Pyro & Smelting equipment.

 

Metso’s product groups consist of a team of experts who provide a comprehensive range of engineering products and services, with core competency within their product field. Projects range from engineered service work through to full equipment refurbishments.

 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Review of customer inquiries, identifying needs, requirements, comments, and exceptions.

Create proposals for complex spare parts, upgrades, refurbishments, and retrofits to meet the Market Area (Sales) demands.

Define application specific equipment specifications

Ensure proposal competitiveness by clearly communicating the Metso value add for our customers.

Ensure proposals are commercially viable and competitive while mitigating and managing Metso’s risk.

Develop standard commercial offerings for upgrades, retrofits, and refurbishment and deploy these to the MA teams for opportunity generation, leverage the installed base to drive the business.

Create effective RFQs and obtain proposals from third-party suppliers.

Ensure the hand over as-sold packages to the project management team.

Define supply needs to Procurement to support the opportunities.

Coordinate with Operational engineering the engineering requirements for a given project.

Coordinate Retrofit and Refurbishment proposals with the SVS Professional Service group to add the local labor component and deliver a proposal with the most Metso value add.

Provide direct sales support.

Work to ensure all related company intellectual property is controlled and protected.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is seen as an advantage but not necessary

 

 

Experience:

 

2 – 5 years’ experience in engineering or related field

Previous experience in generating product pricing, reviewing customer inquiries, or designing custom solutions, is preferred.

Previous experience navigating complex organizational matrices.

Previous experience in any of the GBPS (Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, Smelting) product groups is preferred.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

 

Knowledge of SAP applications

Experience in utilizing Salesforce or any CRM system

Good communication skills.

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings in the English and Metric System.

Adequate computer skills, capable of working with Microsoft Windows, Word, & Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.

Apply and respect company policies, objectives, goals, safety, and ISO 9001 quality standards.

Fluent in English.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions and Work Environment 

As a multi-national company Metso values and thrives on diversity.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.  

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities. Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys. Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets. Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment. Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication. A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority – both your physical and mental health is our priority A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Additional Annual Leave benefit - your health and wellbeing is a priority, increase your leave entitlement with every year you work at Metso. Gender neutral parental leave - 18 weeks paid in full Paid Volunteer Leave so you can give back to the local community or an organisation of your choice Comprehensive medical benefits including discounted private health insurance for employees and immediate family Novated lease - this benefit allows you to save on a new car and potentially enjoy significant tax savings Various leisure benefits including discounted car rental and accommodation for leisure travel around the world.

 

 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

 

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.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

 

metso.com