Sales Engineer: CAD Design & Customer Solutions

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc.; West Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Nice lunchroom

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Sales Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this role provides technical sales support, customer interaction, and engineering problem-solving to meet the needs of both internal operations and external customers. Responsibilities include cost estimates, SolidWorks 3D design, AutoCAD interpretation, and occasional customer-site visits to understand operations and identify

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D; familiarity with AutoCAD software required.
• Experience creating CAM programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer interaction skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key decision-makers.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, including confidence, influence, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers by identifying needs and engineering product adaptations to meet customer requirements.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and support pricing decisions.
• Program and maintain design layouts using SolidWorks 3D; interpret AutoCAD 2D drawings.
• Visit strategic customer locations (typically once per month) to understand customer operations and identify opportunities for product solutions.
• Provide technical support for products and equipment to customers, service personnel, and sales teams.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with fabrication, welding, and assembly departments to resolve issues and improve collaboration.
• Utilize computer-aided design techniques to perform applicable design work, including CAM programming.
• Perform engineering calculations to establish acceptable performance standards, material selection, and construction methods.
• Create clear, buildable drawings for the production team.
• Conduct investigations related to product and design development and maintain appropriate design references.
• Analyze projects for manufacturing feasibility and material costs, developing cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a technical resource for field support, addressing and resolving customer and product-related issues.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing, design, and quality challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay current on industry developments, materials, and methods to improve products and designs.
• Assist in creating and managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and fully meet customer requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable safety certification organizations such as UL, ETL, and NSF.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer interaction

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

AutoCAD

CAM programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Sales Engineer to join our Engineering team.

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, this role provides technical sales support, customer interaction, and engineering problem-solving to meet the needs of both internal operations and external customers. Responsibilities include cost estimates, SolidWorks 3D design, AutoCAD interpretation, and occasional customer-site visits to understand operations and identify