Sales Engineer | Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Graduate

DRT Metal Packaging; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits beginning Day One

401(k) with company match

Direct exposure to leadership

Hands-on equipment involvement

Job summary

DRT Metal Packaging in Dayton, OH is seeking a technically minded Sales Engineer to blend engineering insight with customer engagement. You will work to improve equipment performance, reliability, and productivity across parts, service, upgrades, and capital equipment, while guiding customers to measurable value.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career engineers with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, strong problem‑solving and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills for field applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM/ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of customer operations and installed equipment to identify improvements.
• Analyze performance, service history, and needs to propose technical solutions.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and value-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Service, and Commercial teams on solutions.
• Manage opportunities from discovery through implementation and follow-up.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CRM

ERP

Power BI

Job description

Pay: Competitive Pay + Performance Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K

Shift(s) Available

• 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you a Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineering graduate who enjoys solving problems, working with customers, and seeing the direct impact of your solutions?

DRT is seeking a technically driven Sales Engineer to help manufacturers improve equipment performance, reliability, and productivity. This role combines engineering, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and business strategy across Parts, Service, Technical Solutions, Equipment Upgrades, and Capital Equipment.

This is not a traditional sales role. We're looking for engineers and technically minded professionals who are curious, analytical, and motivated to understand customer challenges and develop solutions that deliver measurable value.

What You'll Do

• Develop a strong understanding of customer operations, manufacturing processes, and installed equipment
• Analyze equipment performance, service history, and operational needs to identify opportunities for improvement
• Recommend technical solutions including replacement parts, upgrades, training, maintenance programs, and capital equipment
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Service, and Commercial teams to develop customer-focused solutions
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and value-driven recommendations
• Manage opportunities from initial discovery through implementation and follow-upli
• Support strategic account growth through proactive customer engagement and lifecycle planning
• Utilize CRM and business systems to track opportunities and customer activity

Ideal Candidate

You may be a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking for a role that combines technical expertise with customer interaction. You don't just ask, "What does the customer need?" You ask, "Why do they need it, and how can we improve their operation?"

You Enjoy

• Troubleshooting complex problems
• Learning how machinery and manufacturing systems operate
• Working directly with customers
• Continuous improvement and process optimization
• Equipment reliability and lifecycle management
• Building relationships and influencing outcomes
• Turning technical knowledge into business value

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, or professional experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, machinery, or engineering environments
• Experience with CRM, ERP, Power BI, or similar business systems
• Exposure to industrial machinery, capital equipment, aftermarket services, or technical support functions

Why Join DRT?

• Medical benefits beginning Day One
• 401(k) with company match
• Direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and commercial leadership
• Hands-on involvement with industrial equipment and customer operations
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Career paths into Technical Sales, Account Management, Business Development, and Commercial Leadership

Career Growth Opportunity

This role provides significant exposure to customers, equipment applications, manufacturing operations, and commercial strategy. Successful candidates can grow into Account Management, Strategic Business Development, Technical Sales Leadership, or other customer-facing leadership positions.

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