Technical Sales Engineer
About the role
This position is accountable for developing quotations that include accurate technical content, costing and delivery requirements; maintaining correspondence and customer contact; and monitoring progress for machine projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop proposals, letters, work orders, presentations, time studies, and value-selling tools.
- Interface with engineering, purchasing, contract administration, accounting, and operations.
- Travel to customer facilities or interface remotely with customers and field sales staff to gather requirements and develop complete proposals.
- Review contract requirements and translate them into internal work orders.
- Conduct customer meetings and product presentations.
- Promote the sale of Fives Giddings & Lewis products and solutions.
- Provide market, pricing, and competitive intelligence.
- Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 awareness and compliance.
Qualifications
- Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, or 6–10 years of related experience and/or training.
- Preferred background in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional presence and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and part drawings.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Machine tool, fixturing, application, or part processing experience preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
About the company
Fives Giddings & Lewis is part of Fives Group, an industrial engineering group with a heritage of over 200 years that designs and delivers machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial players. Fives Giddings & Lewis is a recognized leader in large-scale machine tool solutions, delivering advanced machining systems and services to customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. The High Precision Machines business unit designs and builds advanced machine tools and manufacturing systems enabling customers to produce complex components with unmatched precision and efficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Development opportunities
- Advancement within a global organization
- International organization offering growth, development, and the opportunity to shape the future of industry