Sales Support Engineer

Tech Sales Jobs; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualastat is seeking a Sales Support Engineer to assist the sales and engineering teams with technical guidance, accurate quotes, and ensuring designs meet customer requirements.

The role requires solid electro-mechanical knowledge, experience with cable harness design, and proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and ERP systems to support cost estimation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly convey technical details to stakeholders to drive successful quotations.

Qualifications

• Experience with electro-mechanical systems or cable harness design.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with cable harness industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge and experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and the sales team to understand project requirements and cable harness needs, ensuring proposals meet customer expectations.
• Analyze technical specifications and drawings to determine materials, components, and manufacturing processes for harness assemblies or cabling, enabling accurate cost estimation.
• Understand and apply Mil/Aero specifications to determine testing requirements and associated costs.
• Ensure drawings and documentation align with manufacturing capabilities and standards for production.
• Research required components, obtaining pricing and availability to generate lead times for projects.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to create detailed drawings and sketches to aid the quoting process.
• Employ Office Suite and the ERP system to generate comprehensive quotes; Epicor experience a plus.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing costs based on current production methods.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the sales process.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Cable harness design

Technical communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

ERP system (Epicor)

Job description

Sales Support Engineer

Location: AZ - Chandler | Qualastat

Department: Sales

Position Summary:

The Sales Support Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting our sales and engineering teams by providing technical expertise, generating accurate quotes, and ensuring our solutions meet both customer requirements and company capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with specific experience in cable harness design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with customers and the sales team to understand specific project requirements and cable harness needs, ensuring proposals are tailored to meet customer expectations.

• Analyze technical specifications and engineering drawings to determine the necessary materials, components, and manufacturing processes required for cable harness assemblies or cabling, enabling accurate cost estimation.

• Understand and apply Mil/Aerospace specifications to determine appropriate testing requirements and associated costs a plus.

• Ensure all drawings and documentation align with Cicoil's manufacturing capabilities and standards, confirming suitability for production.

• Conduct research on required components, obtaining pricing and availability information to generate accurate lead times for project completion.

• Utilize Autodesk Inventor to create detailed drawings and sketches that aid in the quoting process, ensuring clarity and precision.

• Employ Office Suite applications and the ERP system to generate comprehensive and timely customer quotes. Epicor experience a plus.

• Work in close cooperation with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and manufacturing staff, to ensure a thorough understanding of manufacturing costs based on current production methods.

• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding throughout the sales process.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in electro-mechanical systems and/or cable harness design.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D modeling software.

• Solid understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations pertaining to cable harness design is highly desirable.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Knowledge and experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system preferred