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Ruhrpumpen

Designs, manufactures, and services centrifugal pumps

Inside Sales Engineering Manager

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Solution EngineeringPre-Sales Solution Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of experience in pump applications engineering, inside sales engineering, project engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pump selection, sizing, mechanical design, and pump industry standards, including API, ANSI, DIN, and ASME.
  • Experience with engineered pump systems, industrial projects, and complex quotations.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including contracts, negotiations, margins, and risk management.
  • U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Responsibilities
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the Inside Sales Engineering team.
  • Oversee quotation activities and ensure technical accuracy, competitiveness, and timely delivery.
  • Act as the technical lead for complex pump applications, selections, and specifications.
  • Support sales teams with customer meetings, negotiations, and technical presentations.
  • Review high-risk and strategic quotations.
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, training, and team performance.
  • Coordinate with sales, product management, procurement, suppliers, and customers throughout the sales cycle.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

About the company

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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  • 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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  • Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

10%
Wamex
May 10th, 2023
Investments | WAMEX Private Equity

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.