Director of Sales & Engineering

Polymer Concepts Technologies•Elgin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KRS Aerospace Elastomeric Solutions is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Sales & Engineering to lead our commercial and engineering functions supporting advanced aerospace sealing solutions. This leadership role is responsible for driving business growth, expanding market presence, and ensuring alignment between customer requirements, engineering capabilities, and production execution. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping business strategy, leading technical innovation, and strengthening our presence in aerospace and defense markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in sales, engineering, business development, or product management within manufacturing or aerospace environments
Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving business growth
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, or elastomeric product manufacturing
Experience managing both technical and commercial teams
Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with company growth and profitability objectives
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and customer relationships
Establish sales forecasts, performance targets, and growth plans
Lead customer engagement, contract discussions, and strategic account development
Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
Lead and support engineering teams responsible for product development and technical solutions
Drive innovation in elastomeric sealing technologies and aerospace applications
Ensure engineering efforts align with customer requirements and organizational priorities
Support successful transition of new products from development into production
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing sales and engineering teams
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Support talent development, succession planning, and organizational growth
Collaborate with operations and finance to align sales forecasts with production capacity
Maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders
Represent the organization at customer meetings, industry events, and technical discussions