Sales Application Engineer

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. seeks an Applications Engineer to provide technical sales support and design-for-manufacturing guidance to customers and the sales team.

You will analyze customer requirements and recommend manufacturability improvements, guiding the sales process with expert technical counsel. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to develop manufacturing technologies, stay current on processes, and help deliver reliable technical proposals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering discipline.
• Three years of experience in a technical sales or application engineering role.
• Metal fabrication industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical engineering support and expertise to the sales team and customers regarding design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Collaborates with the sales team and customers to understand requirements and recommends design improvements to improve manufacturability.
• Provides technical guidance throughout the sales process.
• Conducts detailed analyses of customer specifications and drawings to determine feasibility of manufacturing proposed products.
• Partners with estimating to prepare quotations and technical proposals in response to RFQs.
• Collaborates with operations and suppliers to develop manufacturing technologies and solutions.
• Maintains knowledge of processes, equipment capabilities, materials, and industry standards to provide reliable technical advice.
• Assists the sales team with customer presentations as a technical resource.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
• Performs other duties, including leading projects.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Engineering principles

CAD/CAM software

Communication skills

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Provides technical engineering support and expertise to the sales team and customers regarding design for manufacturing (DFM). Collaborates with the sales team and customers to understand customer requirements, recommends design improvements to improve the manufacturability of products, and provides technical guidance throughout the sales process.

Job Responsibilities

1. Conducts detailed analyses of customer specifications, drawings, and requirements to determine the feasibility of manufacturing proposed products or components.
2. Partners with the estimating team to prepare detailed quotations and technical proposals in response to customer inquiries and requests for quote (RFQs).
3. Collaborates with operations and suppliers to develop manufacturing technologies and solutions to support business development.
4. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the company's manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, material properties, and industry standards to provide accurate and reliable technical advice.
5. Assists the sales team with customer presentations as a technical resource.
6. Collaborates with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality control, to ensure the customer's needs are met.
7. Performs other duties as assigned, which may include leading projects of varying scale or scope.

Job Skill Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of metal fabrication processes, such as welding, forming, machining, and finishing operations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and design software (e.g., CAD, CAM).
• Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify technical issues and resolve them accordingly.
• Willingness to travel as needed (20%) to meet with customers and attend industry events.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of experience in a technical sales or application engineering role.
• Metal fabrication industry experience preferred.

MEC participates in the E-Verify Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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