Applications Sales Engineer - Paper Machine Clothing

ANDRITZ; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking an Applications Sales Engineer (ASE) for Paper Machine Clothing in the Southwest Region of Alabama. The ASE will lead the regional sales team, support customers, forecast sales, and drive growth in paper machine clothing products.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, customer-facing experience, and the ability to manage relationships and budgets while traveling within the region. Prior experience in manufacturing or paper industry is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related technical field preferred.
• Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience encouraged to apply.
• Military background with technical training and leadership experience highly valued.
• Experience in customer service roles within manufacturing or factory operations is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with papermaking processes, industrial equipment, or technical sales support is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Power BI, and general database management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly, quarterly, and yearly sales forecasting for designated area.
• Serve as the frontline point of contact for day-to-day customer needs.
• Conducts paper machine audits and service calls.
• Communicates customer activity, sales opportunities, & competitive intel to the Regional Sales Manager (RSM).
• Provides assistance & guidance with machine clothing installations, developing supervisory & advisory capabilities.
• Take ownership of a specified territory and devise strategies to meet sales objectives.
• Makes in-mill repairs of machine clothing to allow product to remain in operation.
• Develop strong relationships with customers through on-site support and frequent interaction.
• Mitigates warranty exposure through early detection and prevention of potential problems.
• Assists paper mills to set up proper records and complete value results platforms.
• Build & maintain comprehensive databases on customer paper machine clothing.
• Manage an expense budget within the guidelines provided.
• Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Operational improvement

Leadership (military background)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

Database management

Job description

ANDRITZ is seeking an Applications Sales Engineer (ASE) for Paper Machine Clothing in the Southwest Region of Alabama. The ASE will lead the regional sales team, support customers, forecast sales, and drive growth in paper machine clothing products.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, customer-facing experience, and the ability to manage relationships and budgets while traveling within the region. Prior experience in manufacturing or paper industry is valued.