Technical Sales Engineer

Join ConMet's Wheel Ends Group and our rapidly growing aftermarket business unit as an onsite Applications Engineer in Vancouver, WA. This customer-facing role leverages your engineering expertise and project leadership to build lasting relationships, drive new opportunities, and support world-class operations. Non-local candidates must be open to relocation (relocation assistance available). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.

About the Role

As a trusted technical partner to customers and across ConMet, you will manage the current aftermarket product portfolio while identifying, developing, and launching new additions. This position collaborates with the global wheel end Applications Engineering team in Vancouver, Washington.

Responsibilities

• Act as a customer engineering liaison, building and maintaining a strong cross-functional customer network.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Sales Directors as part of the Account Team.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop business justifications.
• Provide guidance for technical/product strategies and manage execution based on voice of customer feedback (VOC) and ConMet technical/product strategic initiatives.
• Manage customer product portfolio and ensure customer quality standards are met.
• Facilitate decision-making and/or selection of products, components, or specific product development projects.
• Support or lead development projects as required.
• Support investigations into field performance, leading customer response and contributing to corrective action plans for key engineering issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of ConMet product development processes and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Detail-oriented, driven, and proactive in seeking new opportunities.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Identify opportunities, assess risks, and drive growth and profitability.
• Communication Skills: Translate complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions for engineers and executives.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and create financial models to accompany technical proposals. Identify customer needs, industry trends, and market dynamics to offer strategic solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Customer interface/technical sales experience.
• Foundry casting, machining, and assembly experience and knowledge.
• Automotive or commercial vehicle experience (highly preferred).
• Experience with CAD programs – Creo and NX are preferred.
• Experience with quality documentation including PFMEA’s, Control Plans, and APQP checklists.

About ConMet

An Amsted Industries company, ConMet has been advancing the commercial vehicle industry since 1964. A leading global provider to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels, ConMet delivers wheel ends, cast metal components, plastic systems, and automated aerodynamic devices. Designed, engineered, tested, and manufactured in-house, ConMet’s comprehensive portfolio enhances vehicle efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Standard on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America, ConMet products are increasingly adopted in global markets.

• A Solutions Provider: Driving the commercial vehicle industry forward with transformative solutions since 1964. ConMet solutions are installed as OEM first-fit equipment on virtually all heavy-duty trucks in North America.
• People-First: Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating an environment where our people can thrive by improving our workplaces and communities across all global locations.
• Customer Focused: A trusted partner to OEMs, fleets, Tier 1 suppliers, and the aftermarket for decades. We supply forward-thinking, high-performance solutions that bring value to our customers.
• Committed To Sustainability: Addressing today’s biggest global challenges by reducing our carbon footprint and driving environmental sustainability in the commercial vehicle industry.

Pay

New hires generally start between $91,000 - $124,000. The full salary range for the position is $91,000 - $157,000 per year. Starting salary varies by location, qualifications, and prior experience. Targeted annual bonus is based on company performance to objectives during the fiscal plan year (October 1 – September 30).

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability protection.
• Paid vacation plan for exempt employees, offering flexibility based on discretion, performance, and business needs.
• Paid sick leave up to 10 days (80 hours) per calendar year.
• Extremely strong retirement package:
  • ESOP: 100% company-paid participation in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Company contributes 10% of considered compensation into this plan each fiscal year.
  • 401k: 4% employer contribution match.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement.