Technicals Sales Engineer - Machining

Win complex work for a newly invested 5-axis machining business with the buying power of a major group behind it & in-house finishing

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Our client is an established precision subcontract machining business with a rich history serving demanding markets. Under new leadership, it has just completed significant investment in its Castle Bromwich facility, including state-of-the-art 5-axis machining centres and upgraded production lines. It also has finishing capabilities in-house, so it can offer customers a complete solution under one roof.

As part of a very large group, the business benefits from exceptional material pricing. That means it can quote highly competitively while still achieving a fantastic margin, a rare advantage when bidding for complex work. Growth plans are ambitious, and they need a Technical Sales Engineer to help deliver them.
The role You will combine technical sales, estimating and costing, owning the process from first enquiry through to a won order. Key responsibilities include:

Winning new business and growing existing accounts across aerospace, F1, motorsport and defence
Reviewing customer drawings, models and specifications to assess manufacturability and technical requirements
Estimating and costing complex machining projects accurately, including machining time, materials, tooling, finishing and outsourced processes
Preparing and submitting competitive quotations, balancing winning the work with protecting margin
Working closely with programming, production and quality teams to confirm capacity, lead times and process routes
Building strong relationships with customers, buyers and engineers, and acting as their technical point of contact
Managing the sales pipeline, following up quotations and converting enquiries into orders
Identifying new market opportunities and prospects, including through customer visits and industry events
Supporting contract review, pricing negotiations and customer feedback
Contributing to the commercial strategy of a business on a clear growth path
About you

You will be a proven technical sales engineer with a background in complex CNC machining. You will have:
Extensive experience in technical sales, estimating and costing for complex machined components
A track record in sectors such as aerospace, F1, motorsport and defence
Strong knowledge of 5-axis machining, materials and manufacturing processes
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating pricing and managing customer expectations
Excellent communication skills, able to build credibility with engineers and buyers alike
Ambition, drive and a desire to grow your career within a successful group
A home location local to Castle Bromwich

What's on offer Highly competitive salary, depending on experience
Very attractive bonus potential
Genuine career development within a large, successful group
The chance to sell with the backing of significant recent investment in people, plant and equipment
Why this role?

Few subcontract machining businesses can offer new 5-axis capability, in-house finishing, group-backed material pricing and a leadership team with a clear growth strategy. xwzovoh For a technical sales professional who wants to bring real commercial impact to a business on the rise, this is an exciting opportunity.

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