Sales Engineer – Aerospace

Plansee Group

Sales Engineer for CERATIZIT presenting and selling cutting tools to aerospace clients. Managing customer relationships and supporting company operations in manufacturing environments.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeCharlotte • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical aptitude in technical sales and application engineering, with a focus on cutting tool design and quality management. Proven ability to develop and maintain distributor relationships, achieve sales goals, and provide effective training and support.

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Technical Sales ExperienceCutting Tool Design KnowledgeBusiness Development SkillsQuality Systems ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s Degree (BSME)Sales ExperienceProduct RecommendationsSpeeds and Feeds CalculationTroubleshooting Cutting Tool ProblemsMathematical SkillsApplication EngineeringQuality Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent Work Capability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Aerospace SectorManufacturing FacilityDistributor Channel PartnersCustomer RelationshipsSales GoalsWarranty Claims

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent CERATIZIT in a regional territory to establish and develop distributor channel partners and end user customer relationships.
Target, prospect, qualify, and secure new end user customer accounts.
Manage, retain, and saturate current end user customers and channel partner accounts through application recommendations and demonstrations.
Partner with Integrated Suppliers to develop strategies to grow the business.
Obtain specifications and blueprints and collaborate with engineering for quotations and problem resolution.
Support part run-off operations including logistical support, technical support, troubleshooting, quality management, and error proofing.
Work periodically from the Chatsworth, CA facility to gain a comprehensive understanding of company operations, processes, products, and customer requirements.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to learn best practices, strengthen customer support capabilities, and enhance market knowledge.
Document, track, and follow up on proposed solutions, tool testing, and cost analysis.
Conduct training for operators, engineering, and management on CERATIZIT products.
Develop sales and business plans and collaborate with channel partners.
Achieve defined sales goals and quota.
Investigate warranty claims.
Maintain reports, CRM data, and planning tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (BSME) or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with a large manufacturing facility.
5-10 years successful regional or territory sales experience.
Ability to make product recommendations based on customer feedback and quality constraints.
Familiar with cutting tool design relating to reaming, holemaking, threading, and milling.
Ability to calculate speeds and feeds.
Ability to troubleshoot and identify cutting tool problems.
Strong technical aptitude specifically within technical sales, application engineering, or aerospace sector
Experience working independently from a home or virtual office.
Strong business development skills specifically within the aerospace division.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CRM software, and related technologies.
Quality systems experience in CPK, PPK, and PPAP.
Strong mathematical skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity