What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Engineer - Manufacturing Applications position at FLOW-3D?
Sales Engineer - Manufacturing Applications
Are you ready to advance your career while helping manufacturers optimize their processes through world-class CFD solutions? Join the FLOW-3D team and make a direct impact on the future of manufacturing technology.
APPLY HERE: https://www.flow3d.com/sales-engineer-manufacturing-applications/
Position Overview
Flow Science seeks a dynamic Sales Engineer to drive growth in manufacturing applications through technical expertise and consultative selling. This role combines deep CFD knowledge with business development skills to identify opportunities, architect solutions, and build lasting customer relationships across diverse manufacturing sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Sales & Business Development
- Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing CFD opportunities in manufacturing applications, including metal casting, welding, additive manufacturing, coating processes, and fluid handling systems
- Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, webinars and proof-of-concept projects to showcase FLOW-3D products’ capabilities
- Collaborate with prospects to understand complex manufacturing challenges and architect tailored CFD solutions
- Support the complete sales cycle from lead qualification through contract closure and implementation planning, adding value for our customers in manufacturing
Customer Engagement & Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with manufacturing engineers, tooling engineers, plant managers, R&D team and technical decision-makers
- Provide pre-sales technical consulting to help customers optimize manufacturing processes through CFD analysis
- Work closely with existing customers to identify expansion opportunities and ensure successful solution adoption
- Represent FLOW-3D products at industry conferences, trade shows, and technical symposiums
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with technical support and development teams to address complex customer requirements
- Collaborate with marketing to develop industry-specific content, webinars, case studies, and technical documentation
- Provide market feedback to product development teams regarding manufacturing industry needs and trends
- Support training initiatives and knowledge transfer for new manufacturing applications
Required Qualifications
Technical Background
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing or related engineering discipline
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, or technical sales
- Strong understanding of fluid dynamics principles and CFD applications, specifically in metal casting applications
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as high pressure casting (including giga castings), gravity castings, additive manufacturing and other manufacturing processes
Sales & Communication Skills
- Proven track record in technical sales or customer-facing engineering roles
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience with consultative selling and solution-based sales methodologies
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Industry Knowledge
- A good understanding of manufacturing industry challenges, quality requirements, and regulatory considerations
- Excellent CAD software skills and proficiency with engineering simulation tools
- Familiarity with manufacturing software ecosystems and integration requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with FLOW-3D or similar casting simulation software packages
- Advanced degree in engineering or related technical field
- Previous experience in manufacturing sectors such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, or process industries
- Professional engineering license or relevant industry certifications
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans, with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities and technical training
- Travel opportunities to customer sites and industry events
- Collaborative work environment with leading CFD experts
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge simulation technology and innovative manufacturing companies
Travel Requirements
This position is based in Chapel Hill, NC or Santa Fe, NM and requires approximately 25-40% travel to customer sites, conferences, and industry events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plans employer-paid at 90%
- 401(k) plan with generous employer matching contributions
- Retirement and Financial Planning
- Life and disability insurances
- Eligibility for year-end profit sharing compensation
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid family and medical leave
- Training and education
- Wellness benefit
- Match on employees’ charitable giving