Technical Sales/Industrial Sales Engineer

Oak Ridge Metal Works LLC; Washington (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Industries is seeking an experienced Technical Sales professional with a strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and industrial equipment. The role collaborates with engineering, machining, fabrication, and field service teams to scope projects and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

This position may be remote or hybrid, with periodic time in the shop and at customer sites to understand applications, support accurate quoting, and maintain strong relationships across

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial sales, technical sales, or applications engineering within machining, fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial plants.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, fabrication methods, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both customers and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in shops, plants and field environments as required.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, buildable solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand equipment issues, repair needs, and custom manufacturing requirements
• Visit customer sites as needed to assess applications, operating conditions, and constraints
• Collaborate closely with engineers, machinists, fabricators, and field teams to develop solutions
• Prepare estimates and quotations, including material, machining, fabrication, and labor considerations
• Review customer drawings, prints, and documentation to provide accurate quoting and project definition
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the sales and project lifecycle
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth handoff from sales to engineering and production
• Create and support ongoing customer relationships and identify opportunities for repeat or expanded work

Skills

Industrial sales

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Machining processes

Fabrication methods

Industrial equipment

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology

Business degree

Hands-on sales experience

Tools

CRM systems

Quoting software

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Oak Ridge Industries is currently seeking an experienced Technical Sales professional with a strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and industrial equipment. This role works closely with our engineering, machining, fabrication, and field service teams to scope projects, develop solutions, and deliver practical, cost-effective results for our customers.

This position may be remote or a combination of remote and in-house, depending on experience and location. While some of the work can be performed remotely, periodic time in the shop and at customer sites is essential to understand applications, support accurate quoting, and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand equipment issues, repair needs, and custom manufacturing requirements
• Visit customer sites as needed to assess applications, operating conditions, and constraints
• Collaborate closely with engineers, machinists, fabricators, and field teams to develop solutions
• Prepare estimates and quotations, including material, machining, fabrication, and labor considerations
• Review customer drawings, prints, and documentation to provide accurate quoting and project definition
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the sales and project lifecycle
• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth handoff from sales to engineering and production
• Create and support ongoing customer relationships and identify opportunities for repeat or expanded work

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience in industrial sales, technical sales, or applications engineering within machining, fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial plants
• Strong understanding of machining processes, fabrication methods, and industrial equipment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both customers and internal teams
• Comfortable working in shops, plants, and field environments as required
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote or hybrid setting
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, buildable solutions
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneouslyExcellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business preferred
• Equivalent hands‑on industrial or technical sales experience considered

Why This Role

• Flexible remote or hybrid work structure
• Close collaboration with hands‑on Engineers and skilled trades
• Sell real, practical solutions – not off the shelf products
• Strong collaboration between sales, engineering, and operations
• High visibility with customers and ownership of accounts

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long- term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

If you have a strong background in industrial sales, manufacturing, machining, fabrication, field service, or equipment‑related business development, we’d like to hear from you—even if your experience doesn’t match every qualification listed above.