Sales Engineer

Davalyn Corporation; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Technical support and training

Job summary

A leading provider of cutting tool solutions is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer in Brattleboro, VT. This full-time role emphasizes selling in the aerospace and firearms sectors, and requires a strong background in cutting tool sales with technical support capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 – $125,000, plus annual bonuses and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in direct sales or application engineering for metal cutting tools.
• Experience with aerospace and firearms industry accounts preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and AS9100 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of precision cutting tools.
• Drive new business targeting OEMs and suppliers.
• Provide application engineering support to improve machining processes.

Skills

Cutting tool sales experience

CNC machining knowledge

5-axis machining experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer with a strong background in cutting tool sales. This role is focused on driving growth in high-performance tooling solutions, with a strong emphasis on accounts in the aerospace and firearms manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in developing customer relationships, providing technical support, and delivering productivity gains through advanced cutting tool solutions.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of indexable milling, turning, and holemaking tools, solid carbide drills and end mills, threading solutions, and toolholding systems.
• Drive new business by targeting OEMs, Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers, and precision machine shops in aerospace, defense, firearms, and other high-precision industries.
• Provide application engineering support—analyzing machining processes, recommending tool geometries, coatings, insert grades, and chipbreaker styles to improve cycle times, reduce tool costs, and enhance surface finishes.
• Conduct tooling audits, productivity improvement studies, and cost-per-part analysis to demonstrate value and ROI to customers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, and machinists to implement tooling solutions for complex materials such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steels, heat-treated alloys, and hardened steels.
• Support the sales cycle with toolpath optimization, feeds & speeds calculations, cutting data recommendations, and CNC process troubleshooting.
• Manage a defined territory, building long-term relationships with distributors, channel partners, and end-users.
• Provide technical presentations, product demonstrations, and onsite training to customers.

Desired Background

• Cutting tool sales experience is required—minimum 3 years in direct sales or application engineering for metal cutting tools.
• Experience calling on accounts in aerospace and/or firearms industries is highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, metal removal strategies, and advanced tooling technologies.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis machining, high-speed milling, gun drilling, deep-hole drilling, reaming, and threading operations preferred.
• Ability to interpret prints, machining drawings, GD&T, and understand manufacturing tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, AS9100 requirements, and production environments that demand high precision and reliability.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence shop floor personnel, engineers, and executive decision-makers.

What the Client Offers

• Competitive base salary of $80,000 – $125,000 plus bonus incentive plan.
• Territory with established accounts and growth potential.
• Technical support and training to help ensure success.
• Opportunity to work with a leading provider of precision cutting tool solutions serving some of the most demanding industries in the world.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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