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Sales Engineer - Metals Manufacturer

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD80,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a skilled Sales Engineer to act as the technical liaison for customers. This role involves reviewing customer engineering drawings and requirements, and collaborating cross‑functionally to define manufacturing methods, design specifications, and accurate cost estimates.
  • Family-owned business with close culture and long average tenure!
  • Work directly with company ownership!

About Our Client

My client is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer specializing in industrial metal components. They support a wide range of industries-including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical-and are widely recognized for their strong company culture and long-term stability.

Job Description

  • Author IQ, OQ, and PQ documentation for internal and external customer validation projects.
  • Author and lead mapping projects for internal and external projects.
  • Lead project management of both internal and external validation projects and bring them to completion in the expected timeframe
  • Author and execute equipment validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) on environmentally controlled equipment/rooms such as refrigerators, freezers, stability chambers, walk-in coolers, or warehouses
  • Author and execute software validation protocols.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects that may include Mapping Studies, Validations, Installations, Implementations, and Training customers.
  • Ability to effectively communicate project scope and timelines for internal and external customers.
  • Become the subject matter expert regarding validation of our products and customer equipment
  • Assist other departments (e.g. sales/marketing/operations) in better understanding of validation and compliance issues surrounding validation.
  • Leverage customer communication in order to expedite the growth of the business unit



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a technical discipline preferred (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
  • 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution‑based B2B sales.
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Comfort managing a territory, setting priorities, and working independently.
  • Proficiency with CRM tools and standard business software.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% to support customers and business development efforts.
  • Sponsorship is not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $80,000 - $90,000 depending on experience level
  • 2 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time
  • 10 company holidays
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k program with employer match
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007854

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Account Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007854