Technical Sales- Process Engineer Aluminum

SMS group Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

At SMS group Inc., the Technical Sales / Process Engineer – Aluminum is responsible for technical support of operations and sales for Aluminum mills. The Technical Sales / Process Engineer has direct contact with customers, SMS group site team, R&D, engineering, sales, service, and service centers. The Technical Sales / Process Engineer needs to have an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on technical support, troubleshooting, enhancement and improvements.

Requirements

Engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Aluminum
Strong background in Aluminum mill equipment commissioning and operations
Multi-disciplined aptitude with the ability to interpret mechanical, fluid, and electrical drawings and schematics
Ability to work with multiple departments and in a diverse team-based environment within the SMS group
Strong confidence to communicate with customers, onsite subcontractors, and internal teams frequently
High self-motivation to be proactive with ideas and problem-solving skills to serve the customer with minimum direction
Commercial and cost estimation understanding
Sound knowledge of MS Office
Domestic travel and limited international travel required

Nice To Haves

Commissioning & field service experience is a plus
Operational experience is also a plus
Mill engineering or process experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for market strategy, business planning, and sales in North America for Aluminum mill solutions
Directly contacts customers with the assistance of SMS group Inc. sales and service personnel if required
Technical presentation of papers at customers and marketing events to generate opportunities and market awareness
Creates an open dialog with customers to seek out current issues & develop solutions utilizing SMS Group’s global technical resources
Obtains RFQ’s and generates opportunities from customers and presents them to SMS group Inc. internal resources to be processed and assists in preparing the final technical and commercial proposal to the customer
Technical and commercial presentation of proposals to perspective customers
Participate in scope and project clarification meetings at perspective customers
Provide regular status updates for all sales opportunities
Onsite assessment of Aluminum Mill Equipment
Technical interface with customers to assist in any operational and process questions that arise
Onsite installation and supervision of Aluminum Mill Equipment