Job Title: Sales Engineer

Job Description

This essential role as an Application Engineer/Technical Sales Engineer is responsible for managing current business and relationships, as well as developing Fastener Insertion Technology plans and strategies for sales growth. You will collaborate closely with the Director of Product Marketing to achieve these objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide 80% technical focus involving pre and post technical support for self-clinch, rivets, and rivet nuts, along with troubleshooting and programming machines like press machines. Robotics experience is a plus.
• Manage 20% of account-related tasks including inventory coordination, pricing strategy, product line support, and customer relationship management.
• Utilize capital equipment sales experience, manufacturing production knowledge, and technical service expertise to generate sustainable growth leveraging mechanical engineering and Fastener/Hardware Component industry experience.
• Oversee process management from customer engagement to engineering projects, installation of equipment and hand tools, initial production ramp-up, and responding to issues.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve component issues and meet customer needs, aiming for customer satisfaction and securing both re-orders and new orders.
• Drive demand creation and fulfillment, including forecasting demand and fulfilling orders.
• Conduct manufacturing reviews and cost analyses to help customers enhance production efficiencies and execute cost-reduction projects using cost-effective solutions and Component and Insertion technologies.
• Develop robust customer relationships to leverage influencing and leadership skills, securing customer support for fastening and component solutions.
• Foster a one-team spirit and influence cross-functional teams across different time zones and locations.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice by management.

Essential Skills

• Experience in press equipment and hand-held installation tooling, fasteners, rivets, rivet-nuts, and screws.
• Sheet metal fabrication industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fasteners and their applications in sheet metal gauges, grip ranges, and clamp forces.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented; capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Capital equipment sales.
• Pre and post sales technical support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Required: 5-10 years of experience.
• Experience in press equipment and hand-held installation tooling.
• Knowledge of fasteners, rivets, rivet-nuts, and screws.
• Comprehensive understanding of sheet metal fabrication industry.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using advanced technologies and equipment, including press machines and hand-held installation tools. The role requires working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting, with opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams across various time zones and locations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fort Mill,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000