Sales Engineer - VTCA

Vuteq Canada Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided annually

Safety shoe allowance

Prescription safety glasses

RRSP/DPSP incentives

Extensive hands-on training

Paid sick leave & vacation

Job summary

Vuteq Canada Inc. in Woodstock, Ontario is seeking a Sales Engineer to oversee quotes for new and existing business, maintain contracts, and ensure top-tier customer service.

The role emphasizes accurate quotes, collaboration with engineering and purchasing, and proactive relationship management to drive growth. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years inside sales and cost/estimating experience, plus a post-secondary background in mechanical/design engineering or business administration.

Qualifications

• Assemble quotes for new business, ensuring accuracy and feasibility by studying drawings with engineering software and gathering information from other departments.
• Work with engineering on engineering changes to understand and quote using Excel and customer portal.
• Update RFQ summaries, follow up with buyers until completed, reflecting lessons learned and customer feedback.
• Maintain constant communication with customers to ensure positive relationships and timely invoicing of parts and changes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble quotes for new business and study drawings to ensure feasibility.
• Quote using Excel and customer portals; coordinate with purchasing, engineering and process development.
• Update RFQ summaries and track follow-ups with buyers.
• Maintain ongoing customer communication to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Promote Vuteq capabilities to win new business and ensure accurate invoicing.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Post-secondary program in Mechanical/Design Eng or Business Admin

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

WebEx

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Vuteq Technical Center Americas is a Sales and Engineering service provider representing Vuteq and Diversity Vuteq manufacturing groups throughout North America. The Vuteq group of companies is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, we are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.

This is a new open position for a Sales Engineer to join our team!

Job Description

The Sales Engineer is responsible for overseeing all commercial issues, including quoting all new and existing business to the customer while updating and maintaining existing contracts. Additionally, they must ensure all expectations and deadlines are met with a high level of customer service.

What we offer:

• Yearly provided uniforms
• Safety shoe allowance of $160
• Prescription safety glasses
• Employer paid family benefit plan
• RRSP/DPSP Incentives
• Extensive hands-on training
• Paid sick and personal time
• Paid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.
• Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year
• Paid company floaters at Christmas
• Community involvement opportunities
• Company events – Holiday parties, summer picnic, BBQ’s
• Stability - 38 years in Woodstock
• Paid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a day
• Opportunities for team member growth and development

If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!

Position Description

• Assemble quotes for new business, ensuring accuracy and feasibility, by studying drawings with engineering software (Brava/Catia), and gathering required information from other Vuteq departments (purchasing, engineering, process development, etc.)
• Work with the engineering department on all engineering changes to understand and quote, using Excel and specified customer portal.
• Update and maintain RFQ summary, follow up with buyers until RFQ summary is completed, and reflect on lessons learned and customer’s feedback.
• Maintain constant communication with the customer to ensure positive relationship.
• Promote Vuteq capabilities to customer t help gain new business.
• Ensure accurate invoicing of parts, tools and all program changes.
• Actively upload production contracts from customer portal, ensuring accuracy, and summarize in an excel spreadsheet.
• Updating and maintaining task list daily using time management tools.
• Maintain constant communication with all the Vuteq Divisions, so they have a clear understanding of customer’s expectations, deadlines and customer’s activities using file sharing tools.

Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of a minimum 2–4-year post-secondary program; both Mechanical and Design Engineering and Business Administration considered relevant.

Experience

• 1-2 years of inside sales experience
• Minimum 1-2 years of cost/estimating experience
• General knowledge of automotive industry
• Experience with invoicing and creating quotes, engineering quoting an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines set by customer
• Prioritization skills; ability to adapt to changing demands (internal and/or external)
• Solid interpersonal skills when dealing with customers and colleagues
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in utilizing WebX is an asset
• High attention to detail; ensuring accuracy of quotes

Other

• Must have valid driver’s license

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Vuteq Technical Center Americas and Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.