Sales Engineer – Manufacturing

Flow Science, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to drive growth in metal casting and manufacturing applications. This role combines deep expertise in CFD with business development skills to architect solutions and build lasting relationships with customers across manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years of experience in technical sales, particularly in metal casting. The position requires approximately 25-40% travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in metal casting, manufacturing engineering, or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of CFD applications in manufacturing.
• Proven track record in customer-facing technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying CFD opportunities in manufacturing.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers.

Skills

Fluid dynamics principles

Consultative selling

Technical presentations

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing

Tools

CAD software

Engineering simulation tools

Job description

Flow Science seeks a dynamic Sales Engineer to drive growth in metal casting and manufacturing applications through technical expertise and consultative selling. This role combines deep CFD knowledge with business development skills to identify opportunities, architect solutions, and build lasting customer relationships across diverse manufacturing sectors.

Technical Sales & Business Development

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing CFD opportunities in manufacturing applications, including metal casting, welding, additive manufacturing, coating processes, and fluid handling systems
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, webinars and proof-of-concept projects to showcase FLOW-3D products’ capabilities
• Collaborate with prospects to understand complex manufacturing challenges and architect tailored CFD solutions
• Support the complete sales cycle from lead qualification through contract closure and implementation planning, adding value for our customers in manufacturing

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with manufacturing engineers, tooling engineers, plant managers, R&D team and technical decision-makers
• Provide pre-sales technical consulting to help customers optimize manufacturing processes through CFD analysis
• Work closely with existing customers to identify expansion opportunities and ensure successful solution adoption
• Represent FLOW-3D products at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical symposiums

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with technical support and development teams to address complex customer requirements
• Collaborate with marketing to develop industry-specific content, webinars, case studies, and technical documentation
• Provide market feedback to product development teams regarding manufacturing industry needs and trends
• Support training initiatives and knowledge transfer for new manufacturing applications

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in metal casting, manufacturing engineering, process optimization, or technical sales
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics principles and CFD applications, specifically in metal casting applications
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as high pressure casting (including giga castings), gravity castings, additive manufacturing and other manufacturing processes
• Proven track record in technical sales, consulting or customer-facing engineering roles
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience with consultative selling and solution-based sales methodologies
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities

Industry Knowledge

• A good understanding of manufacturing industry challenges, quality requirements, and regulatory considerations
• Excellent CAD software skills and proficiency with engineering simulation tools
• Familiarity with manufacturing software ecosystems and integration requirements

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with FLOW-3D or similar casting simulation software packages
• Advanced degree in engineering or related technical field
• Previous experience in manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, or process industries
• Professional engineering license or relevant industry certifications

Travel Requirements

This position is based in Chapel Hill, NC and requires approximately 25-40% travel to customer sites, conferences, and industry events.