Sales Engineer

Hose Master, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hose Master, LLC in Cleveland, OH is searching for a Mechanical Engineer to supervise customer interactions, manage technical projects, and support engineering efforts. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience.

This position requires proficiency in SolidWorks and involves responsibilities such as designing components, preparing technical drawings, and engaging in large-scale engineering projects. A strong focus on customer service and technical skills is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant Associate’s Degree with experience.
• Engineer-in-Training, Fundamentals of Engineering, Project Management Professional certifications preferred.
• Experience in pipe stress analysis, finite element analysis, and metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise interactions with customers and vendors to understand technical requirements.
• Complete design and technical development projects independently.
• Work on large-scale engineering projects and prepare technical drawings.
• Source new parts from vendors and design components as needed.

Skills

Mechanical and technical proficiency

Administrative computer skills (Microsoft Office)

3-D CAD & modeling programs (SolidWorks)

Communication

Decision making

Analytical and problem solving

Self-management

Customer focus

Adaptability

Integrity and trustworthiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience

Tools

3-D CAD software (SolidWorks)

Precision measuring devices

Job description

Hose Master is a family‑owned company with 42+ years of stability and growth, headquartered in Cleveland, OH. We manufacture flexible metal hoses and metal bellows expansion joints in the USA and are the North America’s largest producer of these products. We serve industrial markets including power generation, refining, petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine, offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Supervise interactions with customers and vendors to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Complete assigned design and technical development projects independently.
• Work on large‑scale engineering projects and prepare technical drawings.
• Source new parts from vendors and design components as needed.
• Design and quote in‑scope engineered and standard designs.
• Provide support to purchasing, production, quality, and logistics as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Product Engineering Manager and/or the Lead Product Engineer.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Associate’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience and currently seeking a Bachelor level degree.
• Certifications: Engineer‑in‑Training, Fundamentals of Engineering, Project Management Professional.
• Experience: Pipe stress analysis, finite element analysis, piping systems or pressure vessels, metal fabrication and manufacturing, product testing and failure analysis.
• Skills: Mechanical and technical proficiency, administrative computer skills (Microsoft Office), 3‑D CAD & modeling programs (SolidWorks), precision measuring devices, communication, decision making, analytical and problem solving, self‑management, customer focus, adaptability, relationship management, integrity and trustworthiness.

Core Competencies

• Accountability/Ownership, Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Decision Making, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Learning, Customer Service, Interpersonal/Relationship Skills, Quality, Safety, Sense of Urgency/Entrepreneurialism, Team Effectiveness/Coaching, Time Management/Planning/Organizing, Values/Trust/Integrity.

Other Requirements

• Walk up to a ¼ mile at a time.
• Bend, squat and/or reach as needed.
• Must understand and speak English.
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.

Hose Master is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.