Technical Sales Engineer – Spare Parts RFQ Specialist

sms group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage customer orders from inquiry to delivery, leveraging a technical background to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. You will quote, source parts, and support both customers and the SMS Sales team.

The role involves interpreting drawings and materials, coordinating with vendors, and occasional travel. A technical or engineering degree with relevant experience is required, with multilingual ability a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical or engineering degree plus relevant business experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings for quotations and order accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for Technical Service Division orders.
• Process RFQs and source parts through approved vendors.
• Track quotations, communicate with customers to ensure accuracy, and prepare final quotes.
• Provide strong support for end customers and the SMS Sales Department.
• Travel approximately 10% for business.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Order quotation interpretation

Technical drawings interpretation

Education

Two-year technical degree with two years business experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) with two years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SAP/ERP

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to manage customer orders from inquiry to delivery, leveraging a technical background to ensure accuracy and satisfaction. You will quote, source parts, and support both customers and the SMS Sales team.

The role involves interpreting drawings and materials, coordinating with vendors, and occasional travel. A technical or engineering degree with relevant experience is required, with multilingual ability a plus.