Field Sales Engineer

Overview

Field Sales Engineer : CNC Machining / Cutting Tools / Manufacturing

Field:based

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits

Are you a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, or CNC machining specialist with experience in cutting tools or metal cutting?

With our client you'll work directly with advanced manufacturers to improve machining performance, reduce costs, and implement cutting-edge tooling solutions across industries such as aerospace and precision engineering.

This is more than a sales role: it's a technical partnership position where your engineering expertise drives real-world results.

• Developing and growing a territory through technical sales and account management
• Advising customers on cutting tool applications, machining strategies, and process improvements
• Delivering hands-on support, product trials, and cost-saving solutions
• Working with distributors and end users across CNC machining environments
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, tool life optimisation)
• Using CRM and digital tools to manage pipeline and customer activity

• Experience in metal cutting, CNC machining, or cutting tool applications
• Background as a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or CNC Programmer
• Knowledge of milling, turning, or 5-axis machining
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at shop-floor and management level
• Commercial awareness or experience in technical sales (desirable)

• Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience
• Experience with indexable tooling systems

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• EV or Hybrid company car
• Private medical insurance + health cash plan
• Pension scheme + life assurance
• Ongoing training and career development within a global engineering leader
• The opportunity to work on high-value technical projects with leading manufacturers

If you're a machining expert or technical sales professional ready to take the next step into a dynamic, customer-facing role, we want to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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