Sales Engineer - Account Executive

Schaeffler; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous retirement savings options

Professional development opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Schaeffler is looking for a candidate in Danbury, Connecticut to support key aerospace customers with technical expertise and coordination. The successful candidate will review customer specifications, advise on designs, and ensure adherence to requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Engineering and several years of experience in aerospace. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement savings options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in aerospace or a related environment, ideally with customer-facing or sales responsibility.
• Solid negotiation experience is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to work mainly from the office and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Quote new product introductions and design changes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review customer blueprints, specifications, and purchase orders to ensure all requirements are understood.
• Advise customers on bearing design and manufacturing topics.

Skills

Technical expertise

Strong coordination

Customer orientation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical or related)

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Job Overview

Support key aerospace customers with technical expertise, strong coordination, and a clear focus on delivery and commercial success.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Quote new product introductions and design changes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review customer blueprints, specifications, and purchase orders to ensure all requirements are understood and aligned.
• Advise customers on bearing design and manufacturing topics, serving as a trusted technical contact.
• Coordinate customer requirements with internal teams and help ensure full adherence across the organization.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations, both virtually and in person, with professionalism and clarity.
• Support product delivery by coordinating supply chain activities, customer approvals, and new qualifications.
• Drive the successful introduction of new products into production using Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Prepare and conduct negotiations on product quantities, pricing, and other commercial conditions.
• Gather, evaluate, and report information on market trends, technologies, competitors, and customer development needs.
• Contribute to budget planning and revenue planning for assigned customers.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in aerospace or a related environment, ideally with customer‑facing or sales responsibility.
• Solid negotiation experience is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to work mainly from the office and travel as required.
• Strong communication skills, customer orientation, and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
• 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Our Offering

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well‑being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state‑of‑the‑art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your contact

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corporation

Jason Gould

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.