Sales Engineer | Wadsworth, OH
Direct Hire | Onsite
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship and meet ITAR requirements.
Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Sales Engineer to join our client's team, supporting OEM customers from the initial quote through product launch while helping grow existing and new business.
This technical, customer-facing role combines engineering knowledge, project management, and consultative sales. You'll work closely with customers and internal Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Production teams to develop solutions, manage timelines, resolve technical issues, and bring new programs into production.
This is not a commission-driven sales role. Sales performance is measured at the department level rather than through individual sales quotas.
Targeted salary : $70,000 - 120,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
Manage customer programs from initial RFQ/quotation through production launch.
Develop quotes, cost estimates, pricing, bid packages, and supporting APQP/quality documentation.
Review customer requirements and identify potential product configuration, manufacturability, cost, or application issues early in the process.
Provide technical guidance to customers and recommend product or design changes when they improve performance, manufacturability, or cost.
Coordinate program timelines, milestones, and deliverables across internal teams.
Lead internal APQP and program launch meetings and keep projects moving toward production.
Manage relationships with assigned accounts while identifying opportunities for additional business.
Support new-business development and targeted customer opportunities.
Present technical and commercial information to customers and internal stakeholders.
Represent the company at customer visits and occasional trade shows.
Maintain accurate customer documentation, project information, and CRM/estimating system data.
Work within applicable AS9100, ISO, ITAR, and EHS requirements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
1+ years of experience in sales, quality, applications engineering, or customer-facing role within a manufacturing or OEM environment.
Strong technical understanding of manufactured products and the ability to discuss technical requirements with customers.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from quotation through production.
Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
Ability to understand customer requirements, identify problems, and recommend practical solutions.
Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
Ability to analyze costs, data, and technical information to support business decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another engineering discipline.
Experience working directly with OEM or Tier 1 automotive/manufacturing customers.
Experience with APQP and AIAG quality documentation.
Experience with estimating, quoting, costing, or pricing.
Previous customer-facing Quality Engineering experience.
Experience with CRM and estimating software.
Previous sales management experience, particularly consultative or value-based selling.
Travel : Approximately 2-3 days/month
Client offerings
Benefit package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k and ESOP, Paid Holidays, yearly bonus
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job @type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
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