Technical Process Engineer - Aluminum
About this position
The Technical Process Engineer – Aluminum is responsible for technical support of operations and sales for Aluminum mills. This role involves direct contact with customers, SMS group site team, R&D, engineering, sales, service, and service centers. Key responsibilities include market strategy, business planning, sales in North America for Aluminum mill solutions, technical presentations, and providing technical and commercial support.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We provide company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we operate.
What you'll do
- Responsible for market strategy, business planning, and sales in North America for Aluminum mill solutions
- Directly contacts customers with the assistance of SMS group Inc. sales and service personnel if required
- Technical presentation of papers at customers and marketing events to generate opportunities and market awareness
- Creates an open dialog with customers to seek out current issues & develop solutions utilizing SMS Group’s global technical resources
- Obtains RFQ’s and generates opportunities from customers and presents them to SMS group Inc. internal resources to be processed and assists in preparing the final technical and commercial proposal to the customer
- Technical and commercial presentation of proposals to perspective customers
- Participate in scope and project clarification meetings at perspective customers
- Provide regular status updates for all sales opportunities
- Onsite assessment of Aluminum Mill Equipment
- Technical interface with customers to assist in any operational and process questions that arise
- Onsite installation and supervision of Aluminum Mill Equipment
What you'll need
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Focus on technical support, troubleshooting, enhancement, and improvements
What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Paid vacation
- Paid holiday time
- 401k with a company match
- Training
- A tuition reimbursement program
- and more!
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.