Technical Sales Engineer - Gaging & Calibration

Company Description: Productivity Quality, Inc. (PQI) is a leading partner for quality and manufacturing engineers, helping them optimize measurement and inspection processes so critical production data is accurate and reliable. PQI serves the Upper Midwest as the distributor for many of the most recognized brands in metrology, including Hexagon, OGP, Renishaw, Heidenhain, Mahr, and Mitutoyo. The company is also the North American technical and sales center for industrial CT scanning systems from RX Solutions and the distributor for automated fabrication systems from InspecVision. PQI’s MT Probing Solutions group is the largest installer of Renishaw machine tool probing systems in the U.S., and its subsidiary Advanced Inspection Services is a nationwide leader in contract dimensional inspection. The organization maintains an ISO 17025 accreditation that is continually expanding to cover pressure, temperature, electronics, and sub-micrometer CMM measurement uncertainty, reflecting a strong commitment to precision and continuous improvement.

Job description:

Our people make all the difference.

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Technical Sales Engineer to support the growth of our gaging and calibration services business. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, identifying calibration and measurement needs, and delivering technical solutions that support manufacturing quality systems and production performance.

The Technical Sales Engineer partners closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to provide dimensional measurement and calibration solutions for precision measurement equipment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical problem-solving, customer relationships, and consultative sales within manufacturing and industrial environments.

What You’ll Do

• Sell calibration services and dimensional measurement solutions to manufacturing customers
• Visit customer facilities to assess gaging, measurement, and calibration needs
• Prepare and present technical proposals and quotations
• Support recurring calibration business through account management and follow-up
• Demonstrate metrology equipment and measurement solutions
• Build long-term customer and vendor relationships
• Partner with internal technical teams to ensure customer success
• Maintain customer and product information within ERP/CRM systems

What We’re Looking For

• Technical sales, manufacturing, machining, or quality experience
• Mechanical aptitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and solve customer problems
• Experience with dimensional measurement equipment or calibration practices preferred
• Familiarity with manufacturing or ISO quality systems is a plus
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

We welcome candidates with experience in

• Metrology or calibration
• Manufacturing engineering
• Industrial technical sales

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a highly technical and relationship-driven industry
• Strong customer base with recurring service business
• Collaborative team environment
• Growth opportunity within a specialized technical field
• Ability to make a direct impact with customers and the busine

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Willingness to travel

• 50% (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year