Account Executive - Aerospace
At a glance
Mid-level Account Executive role at Schaeffler. Danbury.
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What you'll do
- Quote new aerospace products and design updates accurately while reviewing blueprints, specifications, and purchase orders
- Guide customers on bearing design and manufacturing, acting as their technical point of contact
- Coordinate requirements, supply activities, approvals, and qualifications with internal teams
- Use Advanced Product Quality Planning to move new products into production
- Negotiate quantities, pricing, and commercial terms while tracking market, competitor, and customer developments
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or metallurgical engineering, or a related discipline
- Several years working in aerospace or a related setting, ideally in customer-facing or sales work
- Strong communication, customer focus, and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, plus US Person status for export compliance
Who this fits
This role suits an aerospace-facing account executive who can combine technical bearing knowledge with customer coordination, quoting, and commercial discussions. You’ll work mainly from the office, travel as needed, and support customers through presentations, delivery coordination, and product launches. The position is based in Danbury, United States.
From the employer
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Job Overview
Support key aerospace customers with technical expertise, strong coordination, and a clear focus on delivery and commercial success.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Quote new product introductions and design changes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Review customer blueprints, specifications, and purchase orders to ensure all requirements are understood and aligned.
- Advise customers on bearing design and manufacturing topics, serving as a trusted technical contact.
- Coordinate customer requirements with internal teams and help ensure full adherence across the organization.
- Prepare and deliver customer presentations, both virtually and in person, with professionalism and clarity.
- Support product delivery by coordinating supply chain activities, customer approvals, and new qualifications.
- Drive the successful introduction of new products into production using Advanced Product Quality Planning.
- Prepare and conduct negotiations on product quantities, pricing, and other commercial conditions.
- Gather, evaluate, and report information on market trends, technologies, competitors, and customer development needs.
- Contribute to budget planning and revenue planning for assigned customers.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field
- Several years of experience in aerospace or a related environment, ideally with customer-facing or sales responsibility
- Solid negotiation experience is considered an advantage
- Willingness to work mainly from the office and travel as required
- Strong communication skills, customer orientation, and the ability to work effectively across teams
- External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Our Offering
At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
- Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
- Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
- Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.
See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Your contact
Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corporation
Jason Gould
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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