Technical Sales Engineer — Metal Stamping & Fabrication

Wls-Stamping; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wls-Stamping in Ohio is seeking a Sales Engineer who can bridge engineering and sales, translating metal stamping and fabrication needs into manufacturable solutions for customers. You will work with customers from inquiry to quote, tooling, and production launch, traveling 25–40% to sites and trade shows to grow profitable new business.

Candidates should have strong technical knowledge and consultative selling skills, plus experience with CRM tools and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience in metal stamping/fabrication).
• 3+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or program management within metal stamping, fabrication, or a related metals manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for prospective and existing customers, guiding them from initial inquiry through quote, tooling, and production launch.
• Review customer prints, 3D models, and specifications to assess manufacturability, recommend DFM improvements, and identify optimal stamping/fabrication processes.
• Develop and present technical proposals, cost estimates, and quotes in partnership with estimating and engineering teams.
• Conduct plant tours and technical presentations for customers to showcase capabilities (progressive die stamping, deep draw, laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, assembly, etc.).
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets (e.g., automotive, appliance, electrical, HVAC, agriculture, or heavy equipment).
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through prospecting, trade shows, referrals, and industry networking.
• Prepare and deliver sales forecasts, account plans, and pipeline reports to management.
• Manage existing customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction with quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and program management teams to resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Identify opportunities for additional business within current accounts (new parts, tooling upgrades, secondary operations).
• Work closely with tool & die engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure quotes and commitments are technically and commercially sound.
• Provide voice-of-customer feedback to engineering and operations to support continuous improvement and capital investment planning.
• Support new program launches (APQP/PPAP) as the customer-facing liaison.

Job description

Wls-Stamping in Ohio is seeking a Sales Engineer who can bridge engineering and sales, translating metal stamping and fabrication needs into manufacturable solutions for customers. You will work with customers from inquiry to quote, tooling, and production launch, traveling 25–40% to sites and trade shows to grow profitable new business.

Candidates should have strong technical knowledge and consultative selling skills, plus experience with CRM tools and cross-functional collaboration.