Sales Engineer, UK

AMETEK, Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 76,883 - 111,053; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Hughes‑Treitler – FMH is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to drive growth in the Engine Cooling Systems segment for Military Land Vehicles. You will be the technical lead in Europe for the AHT‑FMH business, engaging customers, supporting proposals, and translating requirements into viable thermal management solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years in technical sales or leadership, and a proven ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management and/or technical sales or leadership.
• Strong understanding of thermal management systems and engine cooling technologies.
• Experience with vehicle cooling systems; proven sales track record.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements and prepare technical concepts.
• Prepare proposals and presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Identify and develop new opportunities with the sales team in Europe.
• Provide technical sales support for engine cooling systems.
• Negotiate contracts and manage scope with commercial and legal teams.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows and customer meetings.
• Act as technical primary contact for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Skills

Engine cooling

Thermal management

Technical sales

Communication skills

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

AMETEK Hughes‑Treitler – FMH is a leading provider of high‑performance thermal management for the aerospace and defense industries. With a strong reputation for engineering excellence and customer‑centric innovation, we deliver critical systems that meet the most demanding operational requirements.

AHT‑FMH is seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Sales Engineer to drive business growth in the Engine Cooling Systems segment for Military Land Vehicles. The role involves being the technical lead in Europe for the AHT‑FMH business, direct customer engagement, technical sales support and proposal development.

AHT‑FMH is looking for a subject matter expert in the field of Engine Cooling Systems, ideally someone who has worked at prime vehicle integrators to design and develop vehicle cooling systems and thermal management systems.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Technical Excellence

• Review customer requirements and prepare technical concepts for customers.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations tailored to customer requirements.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in tandem with the sales team within the military land vehicle sector across Europe.
• Provide technical sales support for engine cooling systems, including fans, heat exchangers, and integrated thermal management solutions.
• Ensure customer needs are translated into viable solutions to secure European growth opportunities.
• Ensure customer requirements are aligned with AHT‑FMH’s product roadmap and capabilities to secure long‑term growth.
• Represent AHT‑FMH at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote our technology leadership.
• Ensure alignment with company goals for revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and strategic positioning.

Strategic Engagement

• Act as the key technical primary point of contact for key military vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with procurement, engineering, and program management stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal teams – sales, operations and finance – to ensure seamless execution of customer programs.
• Support contract negotiations and manage scope changes in collaboration with commercial and legal teams.
• Negotiate and manage technical program scope during the bid and delivery phase.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management and/or technical sales or technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of thermal management systems, particularly engine cooling technologies.
• Proven track record of sales success in complex, engineered products.
• Experience working with, designing, and/or selling vehicle cooling systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences.
• Experience working with military procurement processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time across Europe and occasionally internationally.

Other Responsibilities/Non‑essential Functions:

• Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the role Manager.
• Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the role manager/acting manager or Directors.
• At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.
• On occasion you may be required to take on ad hoc duties which includes, but is not limited to training, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments.

Compensation

Currency: EUR

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, serving a diverse set of niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.