Technical Sales Engineer – Precision Metalforming Solutions

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) is seeking a Technical Sales Support Engineer to join our Shipley, Bradford site. You will support the sales team with technical expertise, engage with customers, and coordinate with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to deliver accurate quotations and documentation.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, strong communication skills, and travel readiness for around 50 days annually, including international trips.

Qualifications

• NVQ L3 in an Engineering discipline.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50 days per year, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and sustain technical support for sales activities in collaboration with Sales and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to the sales function and act as a point of contact for customers throughout the sales and post‑sales process.
• Gather technical requirements, prepare timely quotations, and maintain sales literature.
• Identify opportunities for upgrades, enhancements, and aftermarket sales.
• Attend technical review meetings and conduct machine audits to ensure accuracy.
• Drive improvements in project management and strengthen collaboration between Sales and Technical teams.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) is seeking a Technical Sales Support Engineer to join our Shipley, Bradford site. You will support the sales team with technical expertise, engage with customers, and coordinate with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to deliver accurate quotations and documentation.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, strong communication skills, and travel readiness for around 50 days annually, including international trips.