Job Description Sales Application Engineer Location: Houston, TX OR Charlotte, NC
Pay: $110k - 120k plus bonus and benefits
Position Type: Full-time, permanent placement; immediate opening
Our team at
The Recruiting Pros is recruiting a talented
Sales Application Engineer to play a pivotal role in providing technical expertise and engineering support to sales teams and customers on behalf of a worldwide manufacturer of industrial components and fasteners. Your goal is to ensure the effective application of products and solutions, acting as a bridge between engineering, sales and customers. You will focus on delivering technical presentations, conducting product demonstrations, and offering project support to enhance customer satisfaction. This position requires strong communication skills, technical background, commercial awareness, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders including sales, engineers, Strategic Business Directors, quality, procurement, supply chain, marketing and operations and external partners including OEMs, tier 1 & tier 2 suppliers, design engineers, manufacturing partners.
Routine responsibilities will require you to: - Provide technical and design support to customers and internal commercial teams, ensuring the correct and optimal application of products.
- Continuously enhance technical knowledge through training programs, industry research, and technical skill development initiatives to say ahead of industry advancements.
- Collaborate with Strategic Business Directors, Account Managers, and engineering teams to support business growth through technical expertise and innovative solutions.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Commercial, and Quality teams to align technical support with business objective and project goals.
- Conduct workshops, VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) activities, line walks, and application reviews to optimize customer solutions and improve efficiency.
- Engage with customers' engineering, production, and quality teams to develop new applications and increase conversion success rates.
- Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications, anticipating functional, manufacturing and assembly requirements to ensure feasibility and efficiency.
- Assist in troubleshooting product issues, collaborating with Quality and Operational teams to deliver effective customer resolutions.
- Develop expertise in company products and manufacturing capabilities to provide valuable insights to the design community and enhance technical communication.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and sales documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage project timelines effectively, ensuring key milestones and timely responses are provided to customer requirements.
Required education and experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in applications engineering, sales engineering, or similar technical role.
- Technical expertise in mechanical or industrial engineering with experience in fasteners, automotive components, or industrial solutions preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD software (2D & 3D) such as SolidWorks or similar for technical design support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Proven history of selling into the manufacturing/engineering sectors; experience selling Cat C components and/or fasteners a strong plus.
- Six Sigma certification or expertise in similar problem-solving methodologies (preferred).
- Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strong negotiation skills and proven history of achieving objectives, sales targets and KPIs, and business objectives.
- Ability to cross-sell a diverse range of products to maximize customer value.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to anticipate technical challenges.
- Excellent customer-facing and presentation skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to both work autonomously and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, ensuring timely completions of tasks and milestones.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
- Experience with VA/VE initiatives and cost reduction programs is a plus.
- Full clean driving license with flexibility to travel as required.
If you have the required skills and experience as outlined above, please click APPLY NOW. Once we've reviewed your information, you'll receive a call or email regarding the status of your application. If you realize you are not fit for this position and know someone who is, we would certainly appreciate your referral.
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