ENGINEER – PRODUCT APPLICATION
Location: Peekskill, NY
Compensation: $85,000 – $90,000 per year
Our client is an established, financially stable manufacturing company seeking an experienced Engineer – Product Application to serve as the primary technical resource for its sales team. This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customers to evaluate technical requirements, recommend appropriate product solutions, and support projects throughout the sales and product development process.
COMPANY IS FINANCIALLY STABLE, OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES. OPERATES DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING FOR PRESTIGIOUS COMPANIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD). MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR ITAR CERTIFIED.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar technical field.
- 2–4 years of engineering experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Customer service or sales support experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to travel approximately 25% (domestic and international).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, and motivation to identify potential projects.
- Ability to multitask and demonstrate a sense of urgency in completing projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical resource for the field sales team and act as a technical advisor and product advocate.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of company products and applications.
- Evaluate customer requirements and recommend the appropriate product grade for each application.
- Respond to technical and functional aspects of customer quotation requests.
- Coordinate new orders and projects between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and customers to ensure accurate designs and compliance with customer specifications.
- Develop and conduct technical and product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers.
- Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, opportunities, quotations, projects, contacts, and correspondence.
- Assist in the design and development of new products based on customer feedback.
- Support sales staff by providing market research, competitive product information, and industry trends.
- Research competitive products and participate in relevant industry trade shows.
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and provide technical support to the Engineering team.
All conversations are confidential.