Sales Engineer

Mueller Industries • New Market, VA

4d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Precision Tube Company is seeking a motivated, technically minded Sales Engineer to drive customer growth, develop new business opportunities, and provide technical solutions for customers’ manufacturing needs. The role is suited to a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional interested in combining technical expertise with business development and customer engagement. The employee will work directly with customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations in industries including aerospace, aviation, defense, medical, HVAC, and marine.

The Sales Engineer is the primary technical and commercial resource for customers throughout the sales process. The position supports opportunity identification, quotations, customer programs, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements. The role also supports product strategy and lifecycle activities, market and performance analysis, customer program launches, pricing, and operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Interest in product strategy, market analysis, and business development.
• Comfort using AI tools and technology to improve productivity and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience in product management, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, business analysis, or a related field.
• Experience leading projects, student organizations, athletics, or team-based initiatives.
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technical environments.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards.
• Interest in aerospace, aviation, medical, defense, HVAC, or marine industries.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of product roadmaps aligned with company goals and market opportunities.
• Assist with product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions and ongoing product performance.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones, budgets, and risks, and participate in forecasting and demand planning.
• Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and business performance to identify growth opportunities.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Evaluate manufacturability and recommend tubing solutions aligned with customer performance, quality, and cost objectives.
• Act as a liaison between customers and internal departments during quotation and program launch processes.
• Assist customers with technical questions about materials, manufacturing capabilities, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Support prototype, PPAP, first article, and new product development activities.
• Evaluate new customer inquiries with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Support customer program development and new business opportunities alongside the Director of Business Development.
• Communicate customer priorities and requirements to Production and Operations teams.
• Help resolve product, production, delivery, and quality-related issues, and maintain strong customer and internal relationships.
• Prepare quotations, pricing proposals, and commercial reviews; analyze costs and margin objectives to support pricing decisions.
• Assist with contract reviews and customer agreements, and monitor quote activity, conversion rates, bookings, and sales performance metrics.
• Support profitability analysis and strategic pricing initiatives.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Customer Service to execute customer programs successfully.
• Support AS9100 quality requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, quoted lead times, and production schedules.
• Promote safe work practices and support company safety initiatives.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Annual performance bonus of up to 3%.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 3%, a 3.5% company match when contributing 4%, and up to a 4% company match when contributing 5% or more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level