Technical Sales Engineer

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

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. 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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