Product Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical clarification of grinding projects using internal engineering resources and brand company support
• Prepares quotations and works with vendors to develop solutions for complex cylindrical grinding cells and manufacturing systems
• Develops technical proposals based on an understanding of grinding principles and customer requirements
• Performs inside sales functions for the preparation of turnkey projects and non-standard grinding machines
• Supports Regional Sales Managers with technical and commercial aspects of turnkey projects
• Demonstrates product capabilities using samples, technical materials, or catalogs while highlighting key features and benefits
• Calculates installation costs and evaluates potential production savings for customers
• Prepares quotations for appropriate machines and solutions based on RFQs for turnkey systems
• Maintains regular communication with customers throughout the quotation and proposal process
• Participates in trade shows and industry events as required
• Visits brand company facilities for product training, technical collaboration, and continued support of products in North America

Minimum Qualifications Including Education and Experience in Related Fields

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the machine tool industry supporting technical sales
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to customers and internal teams
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, and cost calculations and apply them to practical business situations

Additional Preferred Qualifications Including Certificates, Training, Licenses, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Five (5) or more years of direct experience in the machine tool industry
• Experience using 3D CAD software
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
• Experience working with German or Swiss machine tool manufacturers, preferably in the grinding or metrology industry

Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Travel)

• Periodic domestic and international travel required (approximately 30–50%)
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may supervise co-op students

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer and office equipment
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, or bend
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts when visiting manufacturing environments
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management and Productivity
• Quality Focus
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Results Driven