Technical Sales Engineer

Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer - Rochester Hills, MI

Wintegrity is searching for a Technical Sales Engineer to support customer development, technical sales, product innovation, and engineering collaboration within the automotive industry.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of engineering practices, including DFM, FMEA, and GD&T.
• Ability to interpret 3D models and technical drawings.
• CATIA experience.
• Strong product development and design knowledge.
• Ability to use 3D software to open, manipulate, and section models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong customer relationship development skills, particularly with purchasing and engineering stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and market research skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively contact potential and existing customers to present current product developments and company capabilities.
• Conduct technical discussions with customers to understand requirements, challenges, and opportunities.
• Identify customer needs and opportunities for new product development or modifications to existing products.
• Serve as the technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams.
• Translate customer feedback and technical requirements into actionable engineering and design inputs.
• Support RFQ and quotation activities by ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood and accurately reflected in proposals.
• Maintain a strong understanding of company products, manufacturing processes, and material compatibility.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to develop innovative solutions to customer challenges.
• Perform competitor benchmarking and monitor automotive industry trends.
• Provide market intelligence to support R&D strategy and long-term product roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer purchasing and engineering teams.
• Travel periodically by air, car, or train to company operations, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively in an open-seating office environment and adapt work location as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of experience in product engineering, technical sales, or business development.
• Automotive industry experience is required.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering and product development processes.
• Hands-on experience interpreting technical drawings and 3D models.
• CATIA experience required.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• CRM experience, particularly Salesforce, highly preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically for business needs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with noise from cell phones, group conversations, and virtual meetings.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent technical field.