Sales Engineer

Recruiting Partner: Tina Churchill-Spencer

Ann Arbor, Michigan | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $55,000 to $60,000 | Job ID: 175273

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Join a growing industrial solutions provider as a Sales Engineer, partnering with manufacturers to improve production through CNC machining and automation. This is a consultative, field-based role where you will work directly with customers to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive long-term relationships.

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
  • Car allowance or mileage reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Ongoing technical and product training
  • Strong support from applications, service, and leadership teams
  • Established territory with existing customer relationships

Sales Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage relationships with manufacturing customers across your assigned territory
  • Identify customer production challenges and recommend CNC machining and automation solutions
  • Sell a range of equipment including CNC mills, lathes, and integrated automation systems
  • Conduct on-site visits to evaluate processes, workflows, and opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborate with applications engineers to create tailored technical solutions
  • Prepare and present proposals, including ROI and productivity improvements
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through close and follow-up
  • Maintain consistent communication with customers to support long-term partnerships

Sales Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in CNC machine tools, manufacturing, or industrial sales
  • Strong understanding of machining processes (milling, turning, or automation preferred)
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and business stakeholders
  • Proven track record of developing new business and managing accounts
  • Comfortable working in a field-based, customer-facing role
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within territory

Must Haves:

  • Experience selling or supporting CNC equipment or manufacturing solutions
  • Ability to assess a customer’s production process and identify improvement opportunities
  • Confidence in running meetings, demos, and technical discussions independently
  • Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability

Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience with multi-axis machining, Swiss turning, or automation systems
  • Exposure to industries such as automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing
  • Prior experience in a distributor or OEM environment
  • Familiarity with ROI-based or consultative sales approaches 

 

JOB ID: 175273

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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