Senior Engineering Manager - Compressor Technical Authority

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About the role

At Sulzer, we are innovators with a rich engineering heritage and a future‑focused mindset. To strengthen our Services business across Europe & Africa (EUA), we are looking for a senior engineering leader to drive innovation, technical excellence, and commercial impact across

Steam Turbines and Compressors (STC)

. As a key member of the

STC Team

, you will develop and lead the engineering innovation and technical strategy for

Compressors

. You will strengthen engineering capabilities across the region, introduce best‑practice technical processes, and support service growth through high‑quality repair, retrofit, and reverse‑engineering solutions. This is a high‑impact, regionally accountable role combining

deep technical leadership, commercial awareness, and strong stakeholder engagement

. Your main tasks and responsibilities Lead engineering strategy & innovation

for Compressors within Services Europe and Africa.

Build strong relationships and coordinate support from

global Sulzer specialist engineering teams

and selected external partners.

Develop and grow

engineering competencies

required to support current and future service business needs.

Identify

technical risks and commercial opportunities

related to STC repair, retrofit, and upgrade solutions.

Identify capability gaps and create actionable

resource and development plans

to address them.

Establish and implement

best

‑

practice engineering processes

to ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Support and guide

reverse

‑

engineering activities

with local and regional engineering teams.

Technical excellence, quality, and engineering governance across Compressors in Services EUA.

Influencing engineering standards, processes, and innovation priorities aligned with Sulzer’s global strategy.

Competencies & behaviours required To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate: Strong

technical leadership

and credibility with senior engineers and customers.

Excellent

communication, influencing, and negotiation skills

.

Proven

relationship

‑

building and stakeholder management

ability across global matrix organisations.

High

commercial acumen

with cost awareness and customer focus.

Ability to

act independently

, prioritise effectively, and manage complex workloads.

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic service‑driven environment.

Strong

organisational skills

with attention to detail and quality standards.

Qualifications, experience & knowledge required Degree in Engineering (or HNC with extensive relevant engineering experience).

Minimum 15 years’ experience

with a rotating equipment OEM or service provider.

At least 10 years’ experience

in fundamental design of steam turbines and/or centrifugal compressors

>10 MW

.

Strong knowledge of

relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements

.

Proven experience in

component design, reverse engineering, analysis, and manufacturing

related to steam turbines and/or centrifugal compressors.

Experience supporting service, repair, retrofit, and aftermarket environments is highly advantageous.

What we offer you

A senior technical leadership role with

regional impact and global visibility

.

The opportunity to shape Sulzer’s

engineering strategy and innovation agenda

within the Steam Turbines and Compressors BU

Exposure to complex, high‑value customer challenges across the EUA region.

A collaborative, engineering‑driven culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Strong career development opportunities within a global industrial leader.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.