Inside Sales Engineer

The Boler Company®•Elgin, IL

6d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Anchor Harvey is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Inside Sales Engineer to serve as the technical and commercial liaison between customers, Sales Engineers, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain. The role evaluates customer opportunities, develops manufacturing processes, prepares accurate quotations, and ensures customer requirements align with the company’s manufacturing capabilities. The Inside Sales Engineer applies expertise in CNC machining, component manufacturing, casting and forging processes, process development, and cost estimation to translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions. The position supports profitable growth, customer engagements, and successful program launches through quotation development, technical guidance, and cross-functional coordination.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in CNC machining, process engineering, estimating, manufacturing engineering, or technical sales support.
Strong knowledge of machining processes involving aluminum forgings, aluminum castings, iron castings, carbon steel, stainless steel, and bar stock and billet machining.
Experience creating manufacturing routings, process plans, and cost estimates.
Working knowledge of CNC programming concepts, cutting tools, cycle time development, feeds and speeds, and machine utilization.
Thorough understanding of work holding, fixture design, and manufacturing best practices.
Ability to interpret customer drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models.
Proficiency in GD&T interpretation and application.
Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and other automotive/OEM quality methodologies.
Strong understanding of inspection methods including CMM, functional gaging, and statistical process control.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and costing software.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Equivalent experience in precision machining, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or estimating may be considered.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and supporting technical documentation to develop manufacturing strategies.
Create manufacturing process routings covering operation sequencing, machine selection, setup requirements, tooling assumptions, and estimated cycle times.
Develop cost models incorporating material, machining, tooling, fixturing, inspection, outside processing, and overhead costs.
Prepare and maintain quotation packages that support profitable business decisions.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams to validate manufacturing assumptions and cost estimates.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and enhance production efficiency during the quotation process.
Support customer design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations when appropriate.
Serve as the primary technical resource for Sales Engineers during customer engagements and opportunity development.
Support customer meetings with manufacturing expertise, capacity analysis, and technical recommendations.
Assist Sales Engineers in preparing technical presentations, quotations, and commercial proposals.
Evaluate customer requirements and ensure technical feasibility before quote submission.
Explain manufacturing processes, tolerances, quality controls, and production capabilities to customers and internal stakeholders.
Review customer drawings and specifications for machined components, forgings, castings, and assemblies.
Interpret and apply GD&T requirements to manufacturing and inspection plans.
Support APQP and PPAP activities during new product launches.
Participate in customer technical reviews and program kick-off meetings.
Assist in resolving technical questions related to manufacturing methods, material selection, inspection requirements, and process capability.
Act as a communication conduit between Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and customers.
Coordinate feasibility reviews and manufacturing assessments for new opportunities.
Support transition of awarded business from quotation to production launch.
Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated to internal teams.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to quoting accuracy, process development, and manufacturing efficiency.