Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire

We are seeking a technically skilled CNC Machinist who is ready to transition into a Technical Sales Engineer role. This position bridges engineering, manufacturing, and sales, leveraging hands-on machining experience to support customers, develop technical solutions, and drive business growth.

The Technical Sales Engineer will work closely with customers and internal teams to evaluate part requirements, ensure manufacturability, develop accurate quotes, and provide expert technical guidance throughout the sales process.

Key Responsibilities Technical Sales & Customer Support

• Serve as a technical expert during customer engagements, sales calls, and project reviews

• Review customer drawings, models, and specifications to assess manufacturability and cost drivers

• Recommend materials, processes, tolerances, and design improvements to meet performance and cost targets

• Support sales efforts by providing technical justification and solutions aligned with customer needs

Quoting & Engineering Collaboration

• Develop or support accurate quoting and estimating for CNC-machined components

• Collaborate with engineering, programming, and production teams to confirm feasibility, lead times, and costs

• Translate customer requirements into clear internal documentation for production planning

• Assist in risk assessment for new jobs and complex components

Account & Relationship Management

• Build strong technical relationships with customers, acting as a trusted manufacturing advisor

• Support existing accounts while assisting in new customer acquisition

• Respond to technical questions, RFQs, and design inquiries

• Support issue resolution by coordinating between customers and internal teams

Market & Business Development Support

• Identify opportunities for additional services, value engineering, and long-term partnerships

• Provide feedback on market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity

• Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events as a technical representative

Qualifications Required

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or multi-axis)

• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, materials, tolerances, and GD&T

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Interest in transitioning into a technical sales or sales engineering role

Preferred

• Experience with quoting, estimating, or process planning

• Exposure to CAD/CAM software and ERP/MRP systems

• Previous customer-facing or cross-functional collaboration experience

• Background in high-precision or regulated industries (aerospace, medical, defense, automotive)

Core Competencies

• Technical consultation and problem-solving

• Manufacturing feasibility and cost analysis

• Quoting and proposal support

• Cross-functional communication

• Relationship building and trust development

Career Path

This role provides a growth path into Senior Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer Manager, or Business Development leadership roles, with ongoing training in sales strategy, negotiation, and customer engagement. Please apply now and we will contact you. (url removed) for any firther information regarding the role.