Technical Sales Engineer: Precision Machining

Davenport Machine, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Machine, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to support customers in the precision machining and manufacturing industries. You will help identify the right equipment, tooling, and replacement parts while building lasting relationships with manufacturers relying on Davenport products.

The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude with strong communication and a customer-focused mindset. You don't need to be a traditional salesperson—you'll understand technical challenges, ask the

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude with interest in machining or manufacturing.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organization.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical docs.
• Sales, applications engineering, estimating, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, screw machines, or tooling is a plus.
• ERP experience and MS Office.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, ownership.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries about Davenport screw machines, tooling, and genuine replacement parts.
• Develop quotations and review requirements to recommend products and solutions.
• Assist customers in identifying replacement parts and tooling for their applications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and parts documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to confirm technical requirements, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on quotations and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers.
• Build strong relationships with customers, distributors, and manufacturing professionals.
• Coordinate customer orders from initial inquiry through fulfillment.
• Provide responsive, knowledgeable service to help customers minimize downtime and maintain productivity.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer service

Communication

Reading drawings

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Machining knowledge

Detail oriented

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Davenport Machine, Inc. is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to support customers in the precision machining and manufacturing industries. You will help identify the right equipment, tooling, and replacement parts while building lasting relationships with manufacturers relying on Davenport products.

The ideal candidate combines technical aptitude with strong communication and a customer-focused mindset. You don't need to be a traditional salesperson—you'll understand technical challenges, ask the