Product Engineer III
About The Position
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for technical clarification of grinding projects using internal engineering resources and brand company support Prepares quotations and works with vendors to develop solutions for complex cylindrical grinding cells and manufacturing systems Develops technical proposals based on an understanding of grinding principles and customer requirements Performs inside sales functions for the preparation of turnkey projects and non-standard grinding machines Supports Regional Sales Managers with technical and commercial aspects of turnkey projects Demonstrates product capabilities using samples, technical materials, or catalogs while highlighting key features and benefits Calculates installation costs and evaluates potential production savings for customers Prepares quotations for appropriate machines and solutions based on RFQs for turnkey systems Maintains regular communication with customers throughout the quotation and proposal process Participates in trade shows and industry events as required Visits brand company facilities for product training, technical collaboration, and continued support of products in North America Minimum Qualifications Including Education and Experience in Related Fields Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the machine tool industry supporting technical sales Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to customers and internal teams Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and cost calculations and apply them to practical business situations Additional Preferred Qualifications Including Certificates, Training, Licenses, and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline Five (5) or more years of direct experience in the machine tool industry Experience using 3D CAD software Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems Experience working with German or Swiss machine tool manufacturers, preferably in the grinding or metrology industry Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Travel) Periodic domestic and international travel required (approximately 30–50%) This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may supervise co-op students Physical Demands Regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer and office equipment Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, or bend Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Work Environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts when visiting manufacturing environments Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Core Competencies Job Knowledge Initiative Decision Making Problem Solving Adaptability Time Management and Productivity Quality Focus Communication Customer Service Results Driven
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the machine tool industry supporting technical sales
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to customers and internal teams
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and cost calculations and apply them to practical business situations
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
- Five (5) or more years of direct experience in the machine tool industry
- Experience using 3D CAD software
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
- Experience working with German or Swiss machine tool manufacturers, preferably in the grinding or metrology industry
Responsibilities
- Responsible for technical clarification of grinding projects using internal engineering resources and brand company support
- Prepares quotations and works with vendors to develop solutions for complex cylindrical grinding cells and manufacturing systems
- Develops technical proposals based on an understanding of grinding principles and customer requirements
- Performs inside sales functions for the preparation of turnkey projects and non-standard grinding machines
- Supports Regional Sales Managers with technical and commercial aspects of turnkey projects
- Demonstrates product capabilities using samples, technical materials, or catalogs while highlighting key features and benefits
- Calculates installation costs and evaluates potential production savings for customers
- Prepares quotations for appropriate machines and solutions based on RFQs for turnkey systems
- Maintains regular communication with customers throughout the quotation and proposal process
- Participates in trade shows and industry events as required
- Visits brand company facilities for product training, technical collaboration, and continued support of products in North America
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
