Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Northway

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.  for any firther information regarding the role