Sales Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at MetaOption. Quakertown.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build new accounts across the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing territory
- Visit facilities, demonstrate equipment, and present technical finishing recommendations
- Diagnose manufacturing problems and propose finishing equipment or process changes
- Prepare quotes, proposals, and technical guidance while tracking activity in CRM tools
- Coordinate project delivery with internal teams and support customer satisfaction
What you bring
- At least two years in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or a related field
- Hands-on knowledge of abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface preparation, deburring, polishing, or metal finishing
- Experience in a manufacturing facility with a finishing department and strong mechanical judgment
- Clear verbal and written communication, plus comfort with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and readiness to travel the assigned territory
Who this fits
This role suits someone with industrial finishing experience who can turn manufacturing problems into practical equipment or process recommendations. You’ll work with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations leaders, production supervisors, and purchasing teams across Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio. The job includes territory travel, customer visits, demonstrations, trade shows, and technical presentations. A high school education or equivalent is listed, and relocation assistance is unavailable.
From the employer
Skills: Relationship Building, Communication skills, Blasting experience, product finishing experience, surface preperation, Manufacturing processes, Industry trends, written skills, travel to assigned territory, CRM Systems, microsoft office
Experience level: All Experience Level
Experience required: 2 Years
Education level: High school or equivalent
Relocation assistance: No
Candidates need to have experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes. Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Sales Engineer
Territory: Pittsburgh, PA / Eastern Ohio Region
Position Summary
Our is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Sales Engineer to develop and grow sales within the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio manufacturing market. This role is ideal for an individual with hands-on industrial finishing experience who understands the challenges faced by manufacturing companies and finishing operations.
The ideal candidate will have experience in abrasive blasting, vibratory finishing, surface preparation, industrial finishing equipment, or related manufacturing processes. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in a manufacturing environment with an in-house finishing department, finishing company, equipment sales organization, or have held leadership positions such as Warehouse Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or Production Supervisor with direct exposure to finishing processes.
This is a sales position requiring strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities throughout the Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio territory.
- Identify customer manufacturing challenges and recommend appropriate finishing solutions, equipment, and process improvements.
- Conduct customer visits, facility walk-throughs, equipment demonstrations, and technical presentations.
- Establish strong relationships with manufacturing engineers, plant managers, operations managers, production supervisors, and purchasing personnel.
- Generate quotes, proposals, and technical recommendations.
- Manage sales activities through CRM and other technology tools.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
- Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer demonstrations as needed.
- Stay current on industry trends, finishing technologies, and competitive offerings.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, finishing operations, equipment sales, or related industries.
Direct experience with one or more of the following:
Abrasive blasting equipment and processes
Vibratory finishing systems
Surface preparation
Deburring and polishing operations
Metal finishing processes
Industrial finishing equipment
Experience working within a manufacturing facility that includes a finishing department.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales technology tools.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working for a finishing company, job shop, or manufacturing operation with finishing processes.
Former Warehouse Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or similar role with customer interaction responsibilities.
Knowledge of process improvement, production efficiency, and manufacturing workflows.
Established relationships within the regional manufacturing community.
Technical or engineering-related education, training, or certifications.
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