Sales Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Profit Sharing Program

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a motivated Sales Engineer to support existing customers, prepare technical quotations, and manage orders. The role acts as a liaison between customers and production, ensuring accurate, timely project delivery.

Onsite in Milford, CT, Monday–Friday 8–5, not a cold-calling role. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree with 2–3 years in a technical sales or engineering support capacity, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–3 years of experience in sales engineering, manufacturing, engineering support, or a related technical role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and revision documents.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/order management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit technical quotations based on customer specifications and requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support throughout the sales and production process.
• Follow up on quotations and customer orders.
• Review revision drawings and engineering change notices for accuracy.
• Enter and process orders within company systems.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Communicate revision changes and project updates to customers and internal departments.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Monitor order status and proactively address potential delays or issues.

Skills

Customer communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/order management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Sales Engineer to join our client's growing team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an individual with a Mechanical Engineering background who enjoys working directly with customers, preparing technical quotations, managing orders, and serving as a key liaison between customers and production. This is not a cold-calling sales role. Instead, the Sales Engineer will support existing customers, develop quotations, review engineering revisions, and ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time. This is an Onsite position and will be required to be in the office Monday-Friday 8-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit technical quotations based on customer specifications and requirements
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical support throughout the sales and production process
• Follow up on quotations and customer orders
• Review revision drawings and engineering change notices for accuracy
• Enter and process orders within company systems
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders
• Communicate revision changes and project updates to customers and internal departments
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through exceptional service and communication
• Monitor order status and proactively address potential delays or issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 2-3 years of experience in sales engineering, manufacturing, engineering support, or a related technical role
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and revision documents
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/order management systems preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation Salary of 60-70K a year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Profit Sharing Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.