Sales Engineer
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Launch Your Career with Precision Tube Company
Precision Tube Company is a leading manufacturer serving highly demanding industries, including aerospace, aviation, defense, medical, HVAC, and marine markets. We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Sales Engineer to help drive customer growth, develop new business opportunities, and provide technical solutions that support our customers' manufacturing needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional interested in combining technical expertise with business development and customer engagement. At Precision Tube Company, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with customers, engineering teams, and manufacturing operations while helping grow business in critical industries.
Position Summary
The Sales Engineer serves as the primary technical and commercial resource supporting customers throughout the sales process. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, preparing quotations, supporting customer programs, and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements.
The ideal candidate is customer focused, technically curious, and eager to develop expertise in precision tubing applications, manufacturing processes, and consultative selling
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Management
- Support the development and execution of product roadmaps aligned with company goals and market opportunities.
- Assist in managing product lifecycle activities, including new product introductions and ongoing product performance.
- Monitor project timelines, milestones, budgets, and risks to support successful outcomes.
- Participate in forecasting and demand planning activities.
- Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and business performance to identify growth opportunities.
Technical Sales Support
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Evaluate manufacturability and recommend tubing solutions that align with customer performance, quality, and cost objectives.
- Serve as the liaison between customers and internal departments during the quotation and program launch process.
- Assist customers with technical questions regarding materials, manufacturing capabilities, tolerances, and quality requirements.
- Support prototype, PPAP, first article, and new product development activities.
Customer & Program Management
- Evaluate new customer inquiries in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Support customer program development and new business opportunities alongside the Director of Business Development.
- Communicate customer priorities and requirements to Production and Operations teams.
- Help resolve product, production, delivery, and quality related issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Quotations & Commercial Support
- Prepare quotations, pricing proposals, and commercial reviews.
- Analyze material costs, manufacturing requirements, and margin objectives to support pricing decisions.
- Assist with contract reviews and customer agreements.
- Monitor quote activity, conversion rates, bookings, and sales performance metrics.
- Support profitability analysis and strategic pricing initiatives.
Operations Coordination
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Customer Service teams to ensure successful execution of customer programs.
- Support AS9100 quality requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining quoted lead times and production schedules.
- Promote safe work practices and support company safety initiatives.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Business or a related field.
- Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience
Preferred:
- Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience in product management, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, business analysis, or related fields.
- Experience leading projects, student organizations, athletics, or team-based initiatives.
- Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or technical environments.
- Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards is a plus.
- Interest in aerospace, aviation, medical, defense, HVAC, or marine industries.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
- Interest in product strategy, market analysis, and business development.
- Comfort utilizing AI tools and technology to improve productivity and decision making.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Precision Tube Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial future of our employees.
Benefits Include:
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Annual Performance Bonus of up to 3%
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 3%
- 3.5% company match when contributing 4%
- Up to a 4% company match when contributing 5% or more
Why Join Precision Tube Company?
- Launch your career in product management and manufacturing.
- Gain exposure to aerospace, defense, medical, HVAC, and other high-growth industries.
- Work closely with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Develop skills in strategy, customer relationship management, operations, pricing, and business analysis.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Be part of a collaborative culture focused on quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, and safety.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Precision Tube Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.