Full-Time
Aftermarket Re-Engineering Sales Engineer
Posted on 9/10/2026
Ruhrpumpen
1,001-5,000 employees
Designs, manufactures, and services centrifugal pumps
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Travel up to 50% is required.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in aftermarket, rotating equipment, or industrial services.
- Proven experience in reverse engineering, redesign, or optimization of mechanical components.
- Strong knowledge of centrifugal pumps and aftermarket parts, including impellers, casings, wear rings, and shafts.
- Demonstrated experience in aftermarket sales, including parts, repairs, upgrades, or services.
- Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
- Ability to manage technical sales cycles and negotiate commercial terms.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers regarding non-OEM aftermarket parts, re-engineering solutions, and technical support.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales of reverse-engineered components, material upgrades, and design improvements.
- Conduct site visits and equipment assessments to identify failure modes and performance improvement opportunities.
- Analyze worn or failed components and collaborate with engineering teams to develop optimized designs and material enhancements.
- Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
- Promote non-OEM engineered solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle cost.
- Build and maintain relationships with maintenance, engineering, and procurement teams.
- Manage and grow the aftermarket portfolio within the assigned territory or accounts.
- Support the development of channel partners, including distributors and representatives, for aftermarket re-engineering solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and forecasts in customer relationship management systems.
- Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and installed base needs to identify new business opportunities.
- Coordinate internally with engineering, operations, and inside sales teams to ensure timely and effective solution delivery.
- Lead negotiations of technical and commercial terms to close business successfully.
- Experience with non-OEM parts and engineered solutions.
Ruhrpumpen designs, manufactures, and services centrifugal and reciprocating pumps for oil and gas, chemical, and water treatment. Pumps are sized and selected using the Global Proposal System and are built to API, ANSI, and ISO standards, with an in-house foundry producing gray iron, ductile iron, low-carbon steel, and stainless steel to support vertical integration. The company differentiates itself through its own materials capability, standards-driven products, and a system that helps customers choose the right pump for their needs, plus maintenance and performance-optimization services. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality pumping solutions worldwide while offering installation and service support to improve operational efficiency.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monterrey, Mexico
Founded
1950
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AC Fire Pump closes July 2, 2026, expanding cross-sell and technical support.
- Egypt plant exports are expanding through Enppi, Petrojet, EMC, and Petromaint partnerships.
- Changzhou leadership visit in 2025 signals China operations remain strategically relevant.
What critics are saying
- Two January 2026 NLRB charges in Tulsa signal active labor conflict.
- Russian divestiture talks in December 2025 expose sanctions and exit risk.
- Fire-pump competition with Pentair and Armstrong compresses specs and margins in 2026.
What makes Ruhrpumpen unique
- July 2026 AC Fire Pump acquisition deepens Ruhrpumpen’s fire-protection portfolio.
- Global manufacturing in Mexico, the U.S., Germany, Brazil, and Argentina speeds delivery.
- Foundry vertical integration supports API, ANSI, and ISO pump quality control.
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6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 10%2 year growth
↑ 10%With an intimate understanding of Mexican industry and the local business environment, is uniquely positioned to capture the benefits of Mexico's macroeconomic environment, ongoing domestic reforms, and favorable demographics.