Sales Engineer - Industrial Finishing (Pittsburgh & Ohio)

MetaOption, LLC; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaOption, LLC is seeking a Sales Engineer to grow sales in the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market. The role requires hands-on industrial finishing experience and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, plant managers, and procurement teams.

You will focus on abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface prep, and related processes, with leadership background in roles interacting with customers. Travel across the territory is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or related industries.
• Direct experience with one or more of the following: abrasive blasting equipment and processes, vibratory finishing systems, surface preparation, deburring and polishing operations, metal finishing processes, industrial finishing equipment, experience working within a manufacturing facility that includes a finishing department.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
• Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend finishing solutions, equipment, and process improvements.
• Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Establish strong relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
• Generate quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
• Manage sales activities through CRM and other technology tools.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
• Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, finishing technologies, and competitive offerings.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication skills

Blasting experience

Product finishing experience

Surface preparation

Manufacturing processes

Industry trends

Written skills

Travel to assigned territory

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MetaOption, LLC is seeking a Sales Engineer to grow sales in the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market. The role requires hands-on industrial finishing experience and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, plant managers, and procurement teams.

You will focus on abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface prep, and related processes, with leadership background in roles interacting with customers. Travel across the territory is expected.