Sales Engineer - high-tech Automotive Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in measurement technology is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for their Coventry headquarters. This role involves managing major client projects in the automotive and aerospace sectors, providing technical support, and requires a strong engineering background. The position offers training and career growth potential within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Process or Production Engineering.
• Good understanding of Test and Measurement products in manufacturing, especially automotive or aerospace.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle large projects for major automotive and aerospace companies.
• Address technical queries related to delivery, installation, and pricing.
• Liaise on project progress with manufacturing plants in Europe.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Sales

Process Engineering

Test and Measurement Systems

IT Competence

Education

Recognized Degree or BTEC Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Technical Sales Engineer (Test & Measurement - high-tech Manufacturing & CNC Machining) - Coventry, UK

(CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK FULL-TIME IN THE UK WITHOUT ANY CURRENT/FUTURE RESTRICTIONS)

A new vacancy for a Technical Sales Engineer with a global leader in measurement technology, specializing in products that support customers' process control, measurement, and data management requirements. The company's product range is used extensively in the automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and other manufacturing industries.

Based at the company's UK headquarters in Coventry, the Technical Sales Engineer will:

1. Handle large projects for major Automotive & Aerospace companies.
2. Address technical, delivery, installation, and pricing queries from customers.
3. Liaise on project progress with manufacturing plants, mainly based in Europe.
4. Be based in Coventry, UK, with occasional foreign travel.
5. Receive training on the company's product range.
6. Have future potential to move into a Product Specialist role.

The Person:

• Will hold a recognized Degree or BTEC engineering qualification.
• Will have experience as a Process or Production Engineer.
• Should have a good practical understanding of Test and Measurement products/systems used in high-tech manufacturing environments, especially in Automotive or Aerospace sectors.
• Possess Project Management experience.
• Have IT competence, including Microsoft 365 (including CRM) and the ability to learn bespoke systems.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed, with a willingness to travel regularly, primarily within the UK.
• Combine technical expertise with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.