Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Engineering Leadership Track

Build the technical expertise of an engineer.

Develop the business skills of a Sales Engineer.

Grow into a Business Development Leader.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy solving technical problems, and want to build a long-term career that combines engineering, manufacturing, customer interaction, and business development, this opportunity was built for you.

We're partnering with an established manufacturer of custom engineered industrial solutions serving leading manufacturers across North America. Rather than hiring experienced Sales Engineers from competitors, this organization develops them internally through a structured leadership development program.

This isn't simply another sales job.

It's an opportunity to learn the business from the inside out while building the technical knowledge and customer-facing skills needed to become a successful Sales Engineer and future Business Development Manager.

Why Join Us?

This organization believes the best Sales Engineers understand every aspect of the business before working directly with customers.

You'll receive structured mentoring while gaining hands‑on experience across Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Project Management.

By understanding how products are designed, engineered, manufactured, and delivered, you'll become a trusted technical advisor—not simply a salesperson.

Career Path

This is a structured, multi-year development program with clearly defined milestones.

Phase 1

Sales Engineer Development Program

You'll build technical expertise while rotating through key departments and supporting engineering, manufacturing, and customer projects.

Phase 2

Sales Engineer

Apply your technical knowledge by partnering directly with customers to develop engineered solutions and manage projects from concept through production.

Phase 3

Business Development Manager

Lead customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and continue increasing your earning potential through performance-based incentives.

What You'll Do

During the development program you'll gain experience in every stage of the customer lifecycle.

Engineering & Product Development

Develop engineered customer solutions

Participate in product design reviews

Assist with density studies

Create concepts, prototypes, and mockups

Support product testing and validation

Maintain engineering documentation

Learn design-for-manufacturing principles

Support tooling selection and implementation

Project Management

Coordinate projects from concept through production

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations

Manage timelines and customer expectations

Track project milestones

Support engineering change documentation

Manufacturing & Operations

Gain firsthand experience through structured rotations in:

Engineering Lab

Fabrication

Assembly

Quality

Continuous Improvement

You'll learn how engineered products are manufactured before transitioning into a customer-facing technical sales role.

Customer Solutions

As your technical knowledge grows, you'll begin supporting:

Customer meetings

Technical quoting

Estimating

Order management

Customer project execution

Consultative technical sales

Long-term customer relationships

Qualifications

Ideal backgrounds include:

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Technology

Engineering Technology

Product Development

Manufacturing

CAD Design

Technical Sales

Project Engineering

Applications Engineering

We're looking for someone who has:

Associate's Degree in Engineering, Applied Technology, Business, or equivalent experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Previous packaging experience is not required . We welcome candidates from a variety of manufacturing and engineering backgrounds.

Compensation

Competitive base salary

Performance-based commission opportunities as you progress into Sales Engineering and Business Development

Long-term earning potential based on performance and career advancement rather than annual cost-of-living increases.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Structured mentorship

Defined career advancement path

Long-term growth opportunities

Travel

Approximately 10% travel during the development program

Up to 50% travel as you advance into customer-facing Sales Engineering and Business Development roles.

Why This Opportunity?

Most companies hire experienced Sales Engineers.

This company develops them.

If you're looking for a career—not just another job—you'll gain technical expertise, business acumen, customer-facing experience, and a clearly defined path into technical sales leadership while working alongside experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.

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