Sales Engineer | Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Graduate

DRT Holdings, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

DRT is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the Dayton, Ohio team. This role blends mechanical engineering know-how with customer interaction to improve equipment performance and reliability, spanning parts, service, upgrades, and capital equipment.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career engineers who enjoy solving problems and translating technical knowledge into business value, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of customer operations, manufacturing processes, and installed equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance, service history, and 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 discovery through implementation and follow-up.
• Support strategic account growth through proactive customer engagement and lifecycle planning.
• Utilize CRM and business systems to track opportunities and customer activity.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical problem-solving

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering background

Tools

CRM

ERP

Power BI

Job description

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Sales Engineer | Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing Graduate

FT REG-V2 2WKS@HIRE Administrative Dayton, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2250

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-up

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?"

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

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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