Sales Engineer

Davalyn Corporation; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading provider of precision cutting tool solutions is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to drive growth in high-performance tooling solutions within the aerospace and firearms industries. The role involves developing sales, providing technical support, and collaborating with engineers to implement tooling solutions. A competitive salary of $80,000 – $125,000 with bonus potential is offered, along with medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in direct sales or application engineering for metal cutting tools.
• Experience in aerospace and/or firearms industries is highly desired.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis machining and threading operations preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cutting tool sales experience

CNC machining knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Davalyn Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Davalyn Corporation

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.

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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