Technical Sales Engineer

Based in Lisle, IL. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis; employer will not sponsor visas for this position.

About the Role

The Technical Sales Engineer (Applications Engineer) will serve as the key engineering interface to ConMet’s customers, collaborating closely with Key Account Managers and engineering teams to drive current and new business opportunities within the plastics group. In this role, you will act as the primary liaison for operations on engineering and customer issues, providing leadership in engineering and project management to both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing customer engineering relationships, delivering field engineering support, and promoting ConMet’s technical and product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supports and manages plastics development projects, setting priorities, meeting customer deadlines, and coordinating activities via the APQP process.
• Acts as a customer engineering liaison, building and maintaining a strong customer network.
• Creates and maintains project schedules and milestone tracking to ensure successful project completion and accountability among stakeholders.
• Develops project justifications and ensures target financial goals are achieved.
• Handles quoting responsibilities.
• Facilitates decision-making and product/component selection or specific product development projects.
• Drives continuous improvement of ConMet products and product development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years’ industry experience.
• Prior customer-facing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or commercial vehicle experience.
• Three years of plastics injection molding experience (highly preferred).
• Experience with the PPAP process and quality documentation, including PFMEAs, DFMEAs, Control Plans, and APQP checklists.

About ConMet

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, aluminum castings, and structural plastics for original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Since 1964, ConMet has driven innovation in the industry, with solutions installed as OEM first-fit equipment on nearly all heavy-duty trucks in North America. The company prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint while delivering high-performance solutions to customers.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $91,858 - $157,470 per year. Starting salary varies by location, qualifications, and prior experience. The upper portion of the range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time.

Benefits

• Targeted annual bonus based on company performance (fiscal year: October 1 – September 30).
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability protection.
• Paid vacation plan for exempt employees, offering flexibility based on performance and business needs.
• Paid sick leave: up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• Retirement package:
  • ESOP: 100% company-paid participation in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program, with a 10% contribution of considered compensation each fiscal year.
  • 401(k) Plan: 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.