Metals Technical Solutions Engineer — Field-Driven

manpowe; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

manpowe in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Technical Applications Manager / Technical Sales Engineer for the metals sector. You will support customers across North America, evaluate applications, troubleshoot issues, and help customers improve performance in manufacturing environments.

This highly field-focused role offers significant autonomy, collaboration with engineering and operations, and travel about 50%.

Qualifications

• Background in technical sales, applications engineering, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Experience communicating with customers in industrial settings.
• Curiosity and initiative to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and manufacturers' representatives across North America.
• Evaluate manufacturing applications and recommend solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical and product-performance issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and resolve customer challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on projects.
• Participate in customer visits, plant tours, and product evaluations.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through technical engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers facing manufacturing challenges.
• Build technical expertise and become a SME within the industry.

Skills

Technical sales

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Independent work

Communication

Willingness to travel

Job description

manpowe in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Technical Applications Manager / Technical Sales Engineer for the metals sector. You will support customers across North America, evaluate applications, troubleshoot issues, and help customers improve performance in manufacturing environments.

This highly field-focused role offers significant autonomy, collaboration with engineering and operations, and travel about 50%.